• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.31-41
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• 2010

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to set up the standard for Classification and Diagnosis of Low Back Pain by through collecting bibliographic study on Low Back Pain and related general symptoms in classical literatures Methods : We investigated the contents of classical literatures about chronic low back pain and related general symptoms. With this contents, we established a systemic classification and diagnostic standard for Low back pain. Results : There are many different opinions on classification of low back pain and general symptoms in oriental medicine classical literature. Every opinion is reasonable, so it is difficult to establish a diagnosis of Low back pain. But it is necessary to set up the one-systemic classification and diagnostic technique of Low back pain. Conclusions : We conclude that the Ten type Low back pain classification of in Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam is a reasonable standard for diagnostic classification.