Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the optimum treatment of low back pain due to osteoporosis.Methods60 female patients aged 60～86 years with low back pain due to osteoporosis treated from January, 2007 to December, 2009 were investigated.ResultsCompared with spinal radicle block, silver needle combined with dorsal spinal radicle block could treat low back pain due to osteoporosis more effectively and its long term curative effect was obvious.ConclusionSilver needle combined with dorsal spinal radicle block has good analgesic effect on low back pain due to osteoporosis.

Key words: osteoporosis, low back pain, silver needle, dorsal spinal radicle block