Pilot Study: Clinical Trial of Ultrasound Guiding Pharmacopuncture Therapy for Acute Low Back Pain

"Participants in this group will receive ultrasound-guided deep pharmacopuncture in addition to integrative Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Chuna therapy). The pharmacopuncture involves injecting 4 cc of herbal extract into deep lumbar tissues, targeting the posterior facet joint of the most symptomatic segment.~Using a real-time ultrasound-guided in-plane technique, the needle path and tip are visualized to ensure accurate and safe delivery. Treatment is administered once daily for up to 3 days (hospital Days 2-4).~This intervention differs from conventional methods by using ultrasound to guide precise, deep-tissue injection, enhancing both safety and treatment accuracy."

acupuncture treatment, chuna, pharmacoacupuncture, Korean herbal medicine