Clinical Observation of Skin Needling plus Flash Cupping for Hemifacial Spasm

VernacularTitle:毛刺闪罐法治疗面肌痉挛临床观察
Author: Peng LIU ; Wei ZOU ; Xueping YU ; Wei TENG ; Xiaowei SUN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Skin needling; Quick cupping therapy; Hemifacial spasm; Acupuncture
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(6):543-544
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of skin needling plus flash cupping for hemifacial spasm. Method Forty patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 20 in each group. For both groups, the following acupoints were selected: Baihui (GV20), Sishencong (EX-HN1), Yifeng (TE17), Xiaguan (ST7), Cuanzhu (BL2), Yangbai (GB14), Taiyang (EX-HN5), Quanliao (SI18), Jiache (ST6), Dicang (ST4), Hegu (LI4), and Waiguan (TE5). Skin needling plus flash cupping was used for the treatment group, while even reducing-reinforcing needling method was used for the control group. Seven-day treatments were considered as a treatment course, and the therapeutic efficacy was analyzed after 3 courses. Result The cure rate was 65.0%in the treatment group versus 45.0% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Skin needling plus flash cupping can produce a significant efficacy in treating hemifacial spasm, better than ordinary needling method.