Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine Therapy on Walking Function in Spinal Stenosis: A Meta-Analysis
Journal · Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
Original authors · Park SH, Yoon JW, Kim MK, et al.
DOI · 10.1155/2023/52738461
Summary
The walking function improvement effects of combined herbal medicine therapy (herbal medicine + acupuncture + chuna) were analyzed in spinal stenosis patients. Walking distance, pain, and functional disability index were meta-analyzed across 14 clinical studies.
Key figures
Walking Distance Improvement
43%
Number of Participants
1,180 subjects
Conclusion
Combined herbal medicine therapy demonstrated significant effects on walking distance extension and pain reduction in spinal stenosis patients.
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