Clinical observation of Tuina plus Chinese medication hot compress for lumbar muscle strain
10.1007/s11726-024-1458-9
- VernacularTitle:推拿联合中药热熨治疗腰肌劳损临床观察
- Author:
Ji MA
;
Fei GU
;
Yupu ZHANG
;
Xingwei CHEN
;
Yumin LIU
;
Zhengcai YU
;
Cheng WANG
;
Jue HONG
- Keywords:
Tuina;
Massage;
Sprains and Strains;
Low Back Pain;
Hot Medicinal Compress Therapy;
Randomized Controlled Trial
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2024;22(5):387-392
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To discuss the clinical efficacy of treating lumbar muscle strain(LMS)with Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)plus Chinese medication hot compress. Methods:A total of 147 LMS patients were randomized into a Tuina group,a Chinese medication hot compress group,and a combined group,each consisting of 49 cases.The Tuina group received Tuina treatment;the Chinese medication hot compress group received Chinese medication hot compress treatment;and the combined group received the forementioned two therapies alternately.The three groups of patients were assessed using the visual analog scale(VAS)and Oswestry disability index(ODI)before treatment and after 2 weeks of treatment.A 2-month follow-up was also conducted to observe the relapse rate. Results:The VAS and ODI scores dropped significantly after treatment in all three groups compared with their baseline(P<0.05),and the combined group surpassed the other two groups in comparing the ODI score(P<0.05).The 2-month follow-up showed that the combined group had the lowest relapse rate among the three groups(P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared to each therapy used alone,Tuina plus Chinese medication hot compress can relieve pain,improve daily living function,and reduce the short-term relapse rate better in treating LMS patients.
