Clinical Research of Effectiveness and Safety of Herbal Medicine Strategy for Chronic Low Back Pain

A pragmatic intervention involving tailored herbal prescriptions created by Korean medicine doctors. The specific composition, dose, and duration of herbal medicine vary per patient, and prescriptions are adjusted according to clinical response.

"This includes the application of Korean medical procedures widely used for chronic low back pain:~Acupuncture: Insertion of needles at 10-20 selected acupoints for 10-15 minutes.~Electroacupuncture: Electrical stimulation at 3 Hz to 4 acupoints for 10-15 minutes.~Infrared Therapy: Application of infrared rays from 30 cm for 10-15 minutes.~Cupping: Wet or dry cupping at 2-4 points on the lower back.~Moxibustion: Applied to two points near the painful area at 43±1°C for 10-15 minutes.~Physical Therapy (ICT or TENS): Applied for 10-15 minutes focusing on the quadratus lumborum.~Treatment frequency is 2 times/week for 5 weeks, but may be adjusted to 1-3 times/week depending on symptoms. Total number of sessions is limited to 10."