Effect of Electroacupuncture on Low Back Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life in Subjects with Lumbar Spondylosis

Sandeep S.; Kumar; S.M. Varnika; Bhagyajyoti; Kavya A.B.

Effect of Electroacupuncture on Low Back Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life in Subjects with Lumbar Spondylosis

Author(s)	Dr. Sandeep S., Kumar, S.M. Varnika, Bhagyajyoti, Kavya A.B.
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Lumbar spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the lumbar spine that frequently presents with chronic low back pain, functional disability, and reduced quality of life. Electroacupuncture is a modern adaptation of traditional acupuncture that delivers electrical stimulation through needles and has been used for musculoskeletal pain. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of electroacupuncture on low back pain, disability, pain quality, and quality of life in subjects with lumbar spondylosis. Materials and Methods: A single-group pre–post interventional study was conducted on 10 participants (7 male, 3 female) with clinically diagnosed lumbar spondylosis at Government Nature Cure and Yoga Medical College & Hospital, Mysore. Electroacupuncture was administered daily for 10 days. Outcomes were assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pain Quality Assessment Scale (PQAS), and a Quality of Life (QOL) questionnaire before and after the intervention. Data were analysed using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and paired t-tests; effect sizes were expressed as Cohen’s d. Results: All outcomes improved significantly. Mean ODI decreased from 41.98 ± 13.39 to 2.08 ± 4.29 (Δ −39.90, p = 0.002, d = −2.99). VAS decreased from 5.30 ± 2.45 to 0.50 ± 0.85 (Δ −4.80, p = 0.002, d = −2.13). PQAS decreased from 64.74 ± 17.45 to 5.47 ± 5.52 (Δ −59.26, p = 0.002, d = −3.64). QOL scores decreased from 51.88 ± 12.71 to 22.64 ± 6.34 (Δ −29.24, p = 0.002, d = −2.43), interpreted as improvement. Every participant improved on every measure. Conclusion: Electroacupuncture produced highly significant short-term reductions in pain, disability, and pain quality scores, with concurrent improvement in quality of life, in subjects with lumbar spondylosis. Larger controlled trials are warranted.
Keywords	Lumbar spondylosis; electroacupuncture; low back pain; Oswestry Disability Index; Visual Analogue Scale; Pain Quality Assessment Scale; quality of life; naturopathy
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 9, September 2026
Published On	2026-09-12

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