Moxibustion Treatment Effect for Pain Caused by Hallux Valgus during Activities
10.3777/jjsam.56.802
- VernacularTitle:外反母趾による運動時痛に対する灸施術の試み
- Author:
Miwa NAKAJIMA
;
Motohiro INOUE
;
Kenji KATAYAMA
;
Yasukazu KATSUMI
;
Megumi ITOI
;
Akiyoshi KOJIMA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hallux valgus;
moxibustion;
pain;
athletic ability;
side step
- From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2006;56(5):802-808
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
[Objective] To examine the effect of moxibustion treatment for reducedpain during activity due to hallux valgus.
[Methods] The subjects were five young females with pain due to hallux valgus. Indirect moxibustion treat-ment was carried out on the region of maximum pain to relieve pain. Moxibustion was performed once per day for 2 weeks, for a total of 14 times. Evaluation used the number of side steps performed and the pain (Numerical Rating Scale) at the time of a side step.
[Results] After moxibustion treatment, pain improvement was observed in all subjects at the time of a side step. At the same time, the number of side steps increased. Repeated measurements before and after moxibustion indicated that there was no significant learning effect.
[Discussion and Conclusion] It became clear that the pain due to hallux valgus is mitigated by moxibustion over a fixed period, while athletic ability with respect to side steps is also improved. These results suggested the pain during activity due to hallux valgus is controllable with moxibustion treatment. By controlling pain, moxibustion treatment also temporarily improves athletic ability.
