Observation on Therapeutic Effect of Clapping Acupoint for Treatment of Hyperosteoyeny of Lumbar Vertebra
- Author:
Qiusheng CAI
;
Hua WANG
;
Xuefei WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lumber Vertebrae;
Hyperplasia;
Acupuncture-moxibustion;
Point,Ashi
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2003;1(2):54-55
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of clapping acupoint on hyperosteogeny of lumbar vertebra. Methods Ninety-eight cases were randomly divided into 65 cases treated by clapping Ashi point in treatment group and 33cases treated by simple acupuncture in control group.Results Among 65 cases in treatment group, 52 cases were cured and 13 cases were not cured; of 33 cases in control group, 19 cases were cured and 14 cases were not cured, and there had significant difference in cure rate between the two groups, x2 =5.51, P ＜0.05. Conclusion Treatment of hyperosteogeny by clapping acupoint was better than simple acupuncture therapy.
