Overview of reported transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation effects on pain mediators
- VernacularTitle:经皮穴位电刺激对疼痛介质影响的研究概况
- Author:
Kai-Feng DENG
;
Ri-Lan CHEN
;
Zi-Long LIAO
;
Guo-Xiang WANG
;
Ying ZHU
- Keywords:
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation;
Acupoint Therapy;
Pain;
Analgesia;
Mechanism;
Review
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2021;19(1):78-82
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Literatures on pain intervention with transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) were collected by searching the databases both in Chinese and English, and summarized to understand the research progress of TEAS effects on pain mediators in recent years. This will provide a more objective and scientific theoretical basis for clinical practice of TEAS to treat pain syndrome, thus promoting the clinical application of TEAS. Our literature analysis indicated that TEAS effectively regulated the release levels of various pain factors such as prostaglandin, 5-hydroxytryptamine, interleukins, substance P and tumor necrosis factor-α to achieve the analgesic effects by affecting the conduction pathways. TEAS is a safe, non-invasive and effective treatment for pain syndrome. However, further research is necessary due to the lack of rigor of the current clinical trial design.
