Imagine you’re on a road trip and your car starts making funky noises. You take it to a mechanic who recommends a new therapy called Qihuang needle therapy. This therapy targets a specific type of cervical spondylosis called senile cervical radiculopathy, which is the most common form of this condition. In a study, 55 elderly patients with neurogenic cervical spondylosis were divided into two groups: one receiving general acupuncture and the other receiving Qihuang acupuncture. After three sessions, the patients who received Qihuang needle therapy experienced significantly reduced pain levels, as indicated by lower VAS scores. Additionally, their treatment efficiency rates increased according to the Tanaka Yasuhisa Scale scores. One exciting aspect of Qihuang needle therapy is that it requires fewer acupoints, meaning the treatment is quicker and doesn’t involve needle retention. This research suggests that Qihuang needle therapy could be a promising approach for treating nerve root-type cervical spondylosis! To learn more about this study, check out the full article.
BackgroundNeurogenic cervical spondylosis [cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR)] accounts for ~50–60% of all types of cervical spondylosis, and its incidence is the highest among all types of cervical spondylosis.ObjectiveThe present study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of the Qihuang needle in the treatment of senile cervical radiculopathy.MethodsA total of 55 elderly patients with neurogenic cervical spondylosis were randomly divided into the general acupuncture group (27 cases) and the Qihuang acupuncture group (28 cases). The treatment given to these patients lasted for three sessions. The VAS scores and the Tanaka Yasuhisa Scale scores were compared before the treatment, after the first treatment, after the first session, and at the end of the session.ResultsThe basic data of the two groups before the treatment showed no difference. The VAS scores in the mackerel acupuncture group decreased significantly, whereas in the Tanaka Kangjiu Scale scores, the efficiency rates of the first and second courses of treatment increased significantly.ConclusionThe Qihuang needle therapy is recommended for the treatment of cervical spondylosis of the nerve root type. The said therapy is characterized by selection of fewer acupoints, a quick operation time, and no needle retention.
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