Observation on the Therapeutic Effects of Acupuncture at YAOTONG Point and Manipulation on Acute Lumbar Sprain
- VernacularTitle:腰痛穴针刺合推拿治疗急性腰扭伤的临床观察
- Author:
Min XU
;
Baoxin LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acute lumbar sprain;
YAOTONG point;
massage;
therapeutic effect
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2006;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective] To observe the therapeutic effects of acupuncture and manipulation on acute lumbar sprain.[Methods] 144 patients were randomly divided into 3 groups: the first treatment group treated with acupuncture at YAOTON point,the second group with manipulation and the third group with two methods above.The effects were assessed after 1 w and 1 m.[Results]After 1 w,there was significant difference in 3 groups: the therapeutic effects in the band group was better than other 2 groups,but no difference in other 2 groups.[Conclusions] Both acupuncture at YAOTONG point and manipulation are good methods for acute lumbar sprain.
