Douleurs pelviennes et lombalgies de la grossesse

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Ee Cc et al. Acupuncture for pelvic and back pain in pregnancy: a systematic review. Am J Obstet Gyn. 2008;198-3:254-9. 148279

Purpose	The objective of our study was to review the effectiveness of needle acupuncture in treating the common and disabling problem of pelvic and back pain in pregnancy.
Methods	We used a narrative synthesis due to significant clinical heterogeneity between trials. Few and minor adverse events were reported.
Results	Acupuncture, as an adjunct to standard treatment, was superior to standard treatment alone and physiotherapy in relieving mixed pelvic/back pain. Women with well-defined pelvic pain had greater relief of pain with a combination of acupuncture and standard treatment, compared to standard treatment al one or stabilizing exercises and standard treatment.
Conclusion	We conclude that limited evidence supports acupuncture use in treating pregnancy-related pelvic and back pain..