Overview
Evaluation of a bloodletting acupuncture at the fossa poplitea in comparison to bloodletting acupuncture at the regio glutaea and a waiting list control group in patients with subacute and chronic non-specific pain low back pain.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Specialist confirmed diagnosis of subacute or chronic non-specific low back pain for at least 6 weeks prior to inclusion
- Average pain intensity with at least 50 mm on the VAS from 0 to 100 mm
Exclusion criteria:
- Serious illnesses
- Poor general condition
- Coagulation disorder, therapy with anticoagulants
- Thrombophlebitis, skin inflammation in the area of the lower extremities
- Alcohol, drug or medication addiction
- Pregnancy
- Lack of willingness to cooperate, linguistically or mentally unable to understand the contents of the study
- Participation in another clinical trial during the study period
- Starting a new therapy for the treatment of low back pain in the last 2 weeks