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Research progress on the use of acupuncture based on myofascial trigger point technique in the treatment of neurogenic cervical spondylosis

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DOI: 10.23977/medcm.2023.050603 | Downloads: 11 | Views: 372

Author(s)

Feng Kangkang 1, Cheng Yan 2

Affiliation(s)

1 Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712000, China
2 Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 710000, China

Corresponding Author

Cheng Yan

ABSTRACT

Cervical spondylosis is a common orthopaedic condition, and CSR is the most common type of cervical spondylosis. Contracture and deformation of the muscle ligaments that maintain the stability of the cervical spine cause patients to suffer from neck pain, restricted movement, upper limb numbness and reduced muscle strength. Cervical spondylosis is closely related to myofascial trigger points. Some studies have demonstrated that acupuncture treatment of CSR can improve patients' clinical symptoms and quality of life, and it is easy to operate, has few side effects and has significant clinical efficacy. The article reviews clinical studies on the treatment of CSR with acupuncture.

KEYWORDS

Neurogenic cervical spondylosis, myofascial trigger points, acupuncture

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Feng Kangkang, Cheng Yan, Research progress on the use of acupuncture based on myofascial trigger point technique in the treatment of neurogenic cervical spondylosis. MEDS Chinese Medicine (2023) Vol. 5: 13-16. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/medcm.2023.050603.

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