The effectiveness of acupoint catgut embedding treatment for chronic neck pain
- VernacularTitle:Хүзүүний архаг өвдөлтийг намдаах зүү булах эмчилгээний үр дүн
- Author:
Pingping Wang
1
;
Nomin-Erdene U
1
;
Oyunbileg Yu
1
;
Feng Lu
2
;
Batnairamdal Ch
3
;
Enkhtuya V
1
,
3
Author Information
1. MNUMS, ISMM, Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2. P.R.China, Guizhou City Vocational College
3. MNUMS, Central Hospital of Mongolian Tradtitional Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture treatment;
Acupoint catgut embedding treatment;
Chronic neck pain;
VAS;
EQ-5D
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2025;85(1):191-195
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background: Numerous studies have shown that with the advancement of technology such as computers and cell phones,
neck and back pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome have become common in daily life.
Aim:Estimating the effectiveness of acupoint catgut embedding treatment for chronic neck pain.
Materials and Methods:The study used a randomized clinical trial, double-blind, placebo-controlled design with treatment (n=40) and control (n=40) groups. The study included 80 patients with chronic neck pain, and the results were evaluated in the two
groups before and after treatment using the “Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), “Neck Disability Index”, and “Quality of Life
Questionnaire” (EQ-5D).
Results: Acupoint catgut embedding and acupuncture treatment for chronic neck pain increased the neck’s range of
motion by 2-5 degrees. Standard acupuncture treatment and acupoint catgut embedding treatment reduce neck pain and
improve the neck disability index. Acupoint catgut embedding treatment improves the quality of life of patients with
chronic neck pain, especially reducing anxiety and fear scores with statistical significance.
Conclusion:1. Standard acupuncture and acupoint catgut embedding treatment are equally effective in relieving chronic neck pain.
2. Acupoint catgut embedding treatment increased the range of motion in the same way as standard acupuncture.
3. Acupoint catgut embedding treatment also reduced the patient’s Neck Disability Index and improved Quality of life.
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