Low-back pain affects 84% of the world's population. At present, no method of treatment can be considered as the method of choice. Acupuncture is effective, scientific, cost-effective, and free from major side-effects. Three illustrative cases, showing the beneficial effects of acupuncture are presented. Attention is drawn to the possible presence of underlying sacroiliac-joint dysfunction, which could masquerade as sciatica, hip pain, and/or groin pain.
Keywords: acupuncture; back pain; groin pain; hip pain; lumbago; sciatica.
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