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The Effect of Traditional Korean Medical Treatment on Low Back Pain during Pregnancy: a Report on Three Cases

한방 복합치료를 시행한 임신 중 요통 환자 치험 3례

  • Lee, Su Yeon (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Ryu, Soo Hyeong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Hong Guk (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Ryoo, Dek Woo (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Sung Jin (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jeong, Seong Mok (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Goo, Bon Hyuk (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Min Jeong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Park, Yeon Cheol (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Baek, Yong Hyeon (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Nam, Sang Soo (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Seo, Byung Kwan (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 이수연 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 류수형 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 김홍국 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 유덕우 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 김성진 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 정성목 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 구본혁 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 김민정 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 박연철 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 백용현 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 남상수 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 서병관 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실)
  • Received : 2016.08.03
  • Accepted : 2016.09.05
  • Published : 2016.09.20
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Abstract

Objectives : To report the clinical application and safety of Traditional Korean Medical treatment for patients with low back pain during pregnancy. Methods : Three patients who suffered from low back pain during pregnancy were treated with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine for 12 to 21 days. Numeric rating scale (NRS) of low back pain and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were checked to measure the outcome. A liver function and renal function test was carried out to identify any drug-induced liver or renal injury, and any adverse events were monitored thoroughly until delivery. Results : Low back pain reduced on NRS in all cases, and no serious adverse effects were found in the patients or infants. Conclusion : This study suggests that Traditional Korean Medical treatment is a candidate therapy for relieving low back pain during pregnancy, and also is safe for both patients and infants.

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