Author(s)

Guo Huaxia ¹, Wang Bin ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046, China
² Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712000, China

Corresponding Author

Guo Huaxia

ABSTRACT

This paper evaluates the efficacy of combined Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tuina (therapeutic massage) and acupuncture in treating cervical radiculopathy. Ninety-four patients diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy at our hospital were randomly divided into two groups (47 in each group). The control group received acupuncture treatment, while the study group received a combination of TCM tuina and acupuncture. Clinical symptom scores, pain levels, and quality of life were compared post-treatment between the two groups. The overall effectiveness rate of the treatment in the study group was 93.62%, significantly higher than the 78.72% observed in the control group (P=0.021). The study group also reported lower scores for neck and shoulder pain, upper limb numbness, cervical muscle pain, and skin sensation compared to the control group (P<0.001). Furthermore, the pain intensity scores were lower in the study group (P<0.001), and scores for physical pain, vitality, emotional well-being, and general health were higher compared to the control group (P<0.001).

KEYWORDS

Cervical Spondylosis; Radicular Type; Traditional Chinese Medicine Tuina; Acupuncture; Clinical Efficacy

CITE THIS PAPER

Guo Huaxia, Wang Bin, Evaluation of the Role of Tuina in Acupuncture Combined Therapy for Cervical Spine Pain. MEDS Chinese Medicine (2024) Vol. 6: 119-124. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/medcm.2024.060416.

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