Objective

2

To observe the clinical effect of

Fu

’s subcutaneous needling based on anatomy train theory for nonspecific low back pain (NLBP).

Methods

2

A total of 120 patients with NLBP were randomized into an anatomy train Fu’s subcutaneous needling group (40 cases

3 cases dropped out)

a conventional acupuncture group (40 cases

2 cases dropped out) and a conventional Fu’s subcutaneous needling group (40 cases

2 cases dropped out). Acupuncture was applied at

ashi

points and bilateral Shenshu (BL23) and Dachangshu (BL25) in the conventional acupuncture group

once every other day

3 times a week.

Fu

’s subcutaneous needling was applied at lumbodorsal myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the Fu’s subcutaneous needling group

once every 3 days

twice a week. On the basis of the treatment in the Fu’s subcutaneous needling group

Fu

’s subcutaneous needling was applied

at MTrPs along the posterior superficial line and lateral line in the anatomy train Fu’s subcutaneous needling group

once every 3 days

twice a week. All groups were treated for 2 weeks. Before and after treatment

the scores of numeric rating scale (NRS) and Oswestry disability index (ODI) were observed

the distance of Schober test was measured and the endurance of trunk extensors was assessed in the 3 groups.

Results

2

After treatment

in the 3 groups

the NRS and ODI scores were decreased compared with those before treatment (

P

<

0.05)

the Schober test distance was increased compared with that before treatment (

P

<

0.05)

the static and dynamic muscle endurance was increased compared with that before treatment (

P

<

0.05). After treatment

in the anatomy train Fu’s subcutaneous needling group

the NRS and ODI scores were lower than those in the conventional acupuncture group and the conventional Fu’s subcutaneous needling group (

P

<

0.05)

the Schober test distance was longer than that in the conventional acupuncture group and the conventional Fu’s subcutaneous needling group (

P

<

0.05)

the static and dynamic muscle endurance was superior to that in the conventional acupuncture group and the conventional Fu’s subcutaneous needling group (

P

<

0.05).

Conclusion

2

Fu

’s subcutaneous needling based on anatomy train theory can effectively relieve the pain symptom

enhance quality of life

improve lumbar motion and lumbar muscle function in patients with NLBP.