Thread-embedding Combined With Auricular Acupuncture for Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Thread-embedding acupuncture is performed every week for 4 weeks, using a single Polydioxaone thread inserted into acupoints on the body through the needle. After the thread is inserted, the needle will be immediately withdrawn.

Auricular acupuncture is conducted weekly for 4 weeks using patches, each with a square shape and a side length of 10 mm, along with a sterilized needle measuring 0.25 x 1.3 mm inserted into therapeutic points on the ear. The patches with the needle will remain in place for one week.

Sham thread-embedding acupuncture is performed every week for 4 weeks, using the needle without thread inserted into acupoints on the body. After insertion, the needle will be immediately withdrawn, and no thread will be left in the body.

Sham auricular acupuncture is conducted weekly for 4 weeks using patches, each with a square shape and a side length of 10 mm, along with a sterilized needle measuring 0.25 x 1.3 mm inserted into non-therapeutic points on the ear. The patches with the needle will remain in place for one week.