The Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrated with Self-Slump Stretching on Chronic Low Back Pain among Hill Tribe Farmers in Thailand: a pilot randomized controlled trial
A full-scale RCT of TCM with SS is feasible. This study provides significant new insights into the effectiveness of AC and AC + SS in the treatment of chronic LBP. These interventions may serve as valuable adjuncts to the existing treatment options available for chronic LBP.
Authors
- Ekalak Sitthipornvorakul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6760-5763)
- Phitsanuruk Kanthawee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7418-3135)
- Kitiyawadee Srisim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9706-8328)
- Sulukkana Noiprasert
- R Taniguchi
- Wachiraporn Padungkiettiwong
Institutions
- Hong Kong Baptist University (HK)
- Mae Fah Luang University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of pharmacopuncture
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3831/kpi.2025.28.3.211
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Mae Fah Luang University