Acupuncture for pregnancy-related low back pain and pelvic girdle pain

Author(s): POGP - Pages: 74 - 77

Abstract

This statement is based on a synthesis of the best available current evidence. It will be subject to periodic review as the evidence base evolves. It should be noted that the statement offers guidance, and should not be regarded as prescriptive; such general advice will always require to be modified in line with the needs of any individual patient and the clinician’s experience. All acupuncture should be performed according to the guidelines of the British Acupuncture
Council, the British Medical Acupuncture Society and the Acupuncture Association of CharteredPhysiotherapists (AACP) (www.acupuncturesafety.org.uk).