Clinical Effect and Infrared Thermogram on Electroacupuncture for Acute Lumbar Sprain
10.1007/s11726-010-0455-3
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Effect and Infrared Thermogram on Electroacupuncture for Acute Lumbar Sprain
- Author:
Yaochi WU
;
Junfeng ZHANG
;
Shisheng LI
;
Jinghui ZHOU
;
Shenghong ZHANG
;
Yijun SUN
;
Chouping HAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Low Back Pain;
Sprain and Strains;
Electroacupuncture;
Acupuncture Therapy
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2010;08(6):380-383
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To observe the clinical effect and infra-red thermogram changes for acute lumbar sprain. Methods: All 295 cases with acute lumbar sprain were randomly divided into an electroacupuncture group (147 cases) and medication group (148 cases). The cases in electroacupuncture group were treated by needling Houxi (SI 3), whereas those in the medication group were treated with Meloxicam tablet. The infra-red thermogram was observed before and after treatment. Results: The recovery and effective rates in the electroacupuncture group were 71.4% and 93.9%, whereas the rates in the medication groups were 42.6% and 87.2% (P＜0.01). The temperature differences via the thermogram in the electroacupuncture and medication groups were 2.52℃ and 0.80℃ (P＜0.01), indicating a significant difference.Conclusion: Both electroacupuncture and medication could obtain significant effect for acute lumbar sprain; however, electroacupuncture obtained a better overall effect and a more substantial temperature-raising effect in the thermogram than medication.
