The benefit of a mechanical needle stimulation pad in patients with chronic neck and lower back pain: Two randomized controlled pilot studies

Hohmann, C; Ullrich, I; Lauche, R; Choi, KE; Lüdtke, R; Rolke, R; Cramer, H; Saha, FJ; Rampp, T; Michalsen, A; Langhorst, J; Dobos, G; Musial, F

The benefit of a mechanical needle stimulation pad in patients with chronic neck and lower back pain: Two randomized controlled pilot studies

Hohmann, C Ullrich, I Lauche, R

Choi, KE Lüdtke, R Rolke, R Cramer, H

Saha, FJ Rampp, T Michalsen, A Langhorst, J Dobos, G Musial, F

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Citation:: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2012, 2012
Issue Date:: 2012-10-29

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dc.contributor.author	Hohmann, C	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ullrich, I	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Lauche, R https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4171-7935	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Choi, KE	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Lüdtke, R	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Rolke, R	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Cramer, H https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3640-8046	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Saha, FJ	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Rampp, T	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Michalsen, A	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Langhorst, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Dobos, G	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Musial, F	en_US
dc.date.available	2012-07-28	en_US
dc.date.issued	2012-10-29	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2012, 2012	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1741-427X	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/43572
dc.description.abstract	Objectives. The objective was to investigate whether a treatment with a needle stimulation pad (NSP) changes perceived pain and/or sensory thresholds in patients with chronic neck (NP) and lower back pain (BP). Methods. 40 patients with chronic NP and 42 patients with chronic BP were equally randomized to either treatment or waiting list control group. The treatment group self-administered a NSP over a period of 14 days. Pain ratings were recorded on numerical rating scales (NRSs). Mechanical detection thresholds (MDTs) and pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) were determined at the site of maximal pain and in the adjacent region, vibration detection thresholds (VDT) were measured at close spinal processes. The Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were utilized for the NP and BP study, respectively. Results. NRS ratings were significantly reduced for the treatment groups compared to the control groups (NP: P =. 021 and BP: P . 001), accompanied by a significant increase of PPT at pain maximum (NP: P =. 032 and BP: P =. 013). There was no effect on VDT and MDT. The NPQ showed also a significant improvement, but not the ODI. Conclusions. The mechanical NSP seems to be an effective treatment method for chronic NP and BP. © 2012 Claudia Hohmann et al.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1155/2012/753583	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Complementary & Alternative Medicine	en_US
dc.title	The benefit of a mechanical needle stimulation pad in patients with chronic neck and lower back pain: Two randomized controlled pilot studies	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	2012	en_US
utslib.for	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	2012	en_US

Abstract:

Objectives. The objective was to investigate whether a treatment with a needle stimulation pad (NSP) changes perceived pain and/or sensory thresholds in patients with chronic neck (NP) and lower back pain (BP). Methods. 40 patients with chronic NP and 42 patients with chronic BP were equally randomized to either treatment or waiting list control group. The treatment group self-administered a NSP over a period of 14 days. Pain ratings were recorded on numerical rating scales (NRSs). Mechanical detection thresholds (MDTs) and pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) were determined at the site of maximal pain and in the adjacent region, vibration detection thresholds (VDT) were measured at close spinal processes. The Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were utilized for the NP and BP study, respectively. Results. NRS ratings were significantly reduced for the treatment groups compared to the control groups (NP: P =. 021 and BP: P . 001), accompanied by a significant increase of PPT at pain maximum (NP: P =. 032 and BP: P =. 013). There was no effect on VDT and MDT. The NPQ showed also a significant improvement, but not the ODI. Conclusions. The mechanical NSP seems to be an effective treatment method for chronic NP and BP. © 2012 Claudia Hohmann et al.

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