Treatment of 157 Cases of Cervical Spondylosis of Vertebral Artery Type by Tuina Therapy

VernacularTitle:Treatment of 157 Cases of Cervical Spondylosis of Vertebral Artery Type by Tuina Therapy
Author: Yanmin GUO ; Yuanchun XIAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Spondylosis; Tuina; Massage; Vertigo; Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
From: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2009;7(2):113-115
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of tuina therapy in the treatment of cervical spondyIosis of vertebral artery type.Methods:One hundred and fifty-seven cases of cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type were treated by tuina therapy,three times a week.Ten treatments made up one course and one to two courses of treatment Was performed.During tuina treatment,other modalities that may affect tuina effects were discontinued.The patients were surveyed three months after tuina treatment.Results:Among the 157 cases,109 cases obtained marked effectiveness,26 cases improvement and 6 cases inefiectiveness;16 cases were not surveyed.The total effective rate was 86.6%.Conclusion:Tuina therapy has excellent effects on cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type.