Effect of 3 Methods of Acupuncture on the Third Lumbar Transverse Process Syndrome

VernacularTitle:不同针灸方法治疗第3 腰椎横突综合征的临床效果
Author: Chaochang MAI ; Ying CHEN ; Shengxu WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: third lumbar transverse process syndrome, acupuncture, electroacupuncture, warm needling
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(4):378-380
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To compare the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture, warm needling therapy and acupuncture on the third lumbar transverse process syndrome. Methods 90 patients were assigned to receive electroacupuncture therapy (n=30), warm needling therapy (n=30) and acupuncture therapy (n=30) for 20 times. They were assessed with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scoring systems for lower back pain before and after treatment. Results The scores of JOA increased and the scores of VAS decreased significantly in all the groups after treatment (P<0.001). Both the scores were better in the electroacupuncture group (P<0.05). Conclusion Electroacupuncture, warm needling therapy, and acupuncture are effective on the third lumbar transverse process syndrome, among which the electroacupuncture is most effective.