Effect Of Electroacupuncture on Migraine
- VernacularTitle:电针枕神经穴治疗偏头痛的效果
- Author:
Tong SI
;
Sujie ZHANG
;
Zhi LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
migraine, electroacupuncture, acupuncture, local nerve block
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2009;15(3):218-219
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of electroacupuncture on migraine. Methods 60 patients were divided into electroacupuncture group (30 cases) who received electroacupuncture, and control group (30 cases) who received local nerve block. Results In the electroacupuncture group, 22 (73.33%) cases were cured, 6 (20.00%) cases were obviously improved, 2 (6.67%) cases were improved. While in control group, 17 (56.67%) cases were cured, 5 (16.67%) cases were obviously improved, 8 (26.67%) cases were improved. There was significant difference between these two groups (P<0.05). The time of treatment was less in the electroacupuncture group than in the control (P<0.05). Conclusion Electroacupuncture is effective on migraine.
