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Acupuncture treatment of pregnant women with low back and pelvic pain – an intervention study
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 01/22/2010
Ekdahl L et al. – Two groups of women received acupuncture treatment from gestational week 20 (group 1) or week 26 (group 2) respectively, for a period of 6 weeks divided into eight sessions of 30 minutes each. The results of POM–VAS, SF–MPQ and SF–36 showed a relief of pain in both groups. In group 2, an improvement in several SF–36 variables was noted in spite of increased physical restrictions. Telephone interviews confirmed that expectations of treatment were fulfilled. Using content analysis the main category, limitations in daily life, was identified, with subcategories pain, and psychological well–being. It may be advantageous to begin acupuncture therapy later in pregnancy to maximise pain relief.