Low Back Pain in Pregnancy
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- 1 June 2003
- journal article
- case report
- Published by SAGE Publications in Acupuncture in Medicine
- Vol. 21 (1-2) , 36-41
Abstract
The aim of this case report is to discuss the subject of acupuncture in pregnancy and which acupuncture points, or areas, are safe to needle. Low back pain in a 21-year-old Caucasian primigravida at 24 weeks gestation was incapacitating and acupuncture was offered. Prior to pregnancy investigations had excluded a serious organic cause and acupuncture was employed successfully to control pain and improve function. Acupuncture can be offered to sufferers of low back pain in pregnancy after risk / benefit analysis is undertaken and informed patient consent is obtained.Keywords
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