Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Mean difference between groups in pain intensity, all measurements considered (all estimated differences were statistically significant)
| Mean difference between groups | Mean difference* | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| At 1-year follow-up | ||
| Difference between manual therapy and acupuncture | 0.54 | 0.24;1.06 |
| Difference between exercise alone and acupuncture | 1.35 | 0.83;1.86 |
| Difference between exercise alone and manual therapy | 0.80 | 0.24;1.36 |
*NRS (0–10). 0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain
