Treatment of 22 Cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Puncturing Back-Shu Points
10.1007/s11726-010-0452-6
- VernacularTitle:Treatment of 22 Cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Puncturing Back-Shu Points
- Author:
Chengxin LI
;
Wei ZHANG
;
Guoqi HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Points,Back-Shu;
Fatigue Syndrome,Chronic;
Syndrome Differentiation Treatment
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2010;08(6):368-370
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To observe the clinical effect of puncturing Back-Shu points in treating chronic fatigue syndrome. Methods: Twenty-two subjects were recruited and treated by puncturing corresponding Back-Shu points based on syndrome differentiation. The short-form General Health Survey (MOSSF GHS) and the Chalder Questionnaires for Fatigue were adopted for evaluating the therapeutic effects. Results: Of the 22 patients, 4 cases showed a marked effect, 11 got effect, 7 got failure, and the total effective rate was 68.2%. Conclusion: Puncturing Back-Shu points is effective in relieving the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and enhancing the patients' health standard.
