Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Warmed Needling plus Chinese Massage
- Author:
Hong BAI
;
Xiaoxiang YE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Arthritis,rheumatoid;
Needle Warming Therapy;
Tuina;
Massage
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2004;2(3):22-23
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The main acupoints were Shuigou (GV 26), Jiquan (HT 1) and Weizhong (BL 40). According to the diseased area, corresponding points were selected. Warmed needling, pushing, grasping, kneading,flicking and shaking of diseased joints were performed. Among 48 patients with rheumatoid arthritis,6 cases were clinically recovered; 14 cases were remarkablely effective; 24 cases were improved; and 4 cases were ineffective.
