Observations on the Curative Effect of Auricular Point Sticking Therapy on Vertebral Artery Type of Cervical Spondylosis

VernacularTitle:Observations on the Curative Effect of Auricular Point Sticking Therapy on Vertebral Artery Type of Cervical Spondylosis
Author: Xia YUAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Cervical Spondylosis; Auricular Point Sticking; Vertigo
From: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2008;6(1):36-38
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the curative effect of auricular point sticking therapy on vertebral artery type of cervical spondylosis. Methods: With the single-blind randomized controlled trial design, the treatment group of 42 cases was treated by auricular point sticking therapy and the control group of 38 cases was treated with herbal medication. Fifteen days made up a treatment course, and the total treatment period should be no more than 2 course of treatment. Results and Conclusion: The total effective rate was 97.6% in treatment group and 73.7% in control group; there was a statistically significant difference between two groups, and the treatment group is marked superior to control group.