Clinical Observations on the Therapeutic Effect of Long Snake Moxibustion on Different Types of Lumbago / 上海针灸杂志
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
;
(12): 996-998, 2015.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effect of long snake moxibustion on different types of lumbago.Method Patients with lumbago of kidney deficiency, dampness-heat, blood stasis or cold-dampness type were enrolled, 30 cases each. Pre-treatment lumbago scores, post-treatment lumbago scores and clinical therapeutic effects were compared. Statistical analysis was carried out.ResultA marked therapeutic effect was produced in every group of patients after two courses of treatment. The total efficacy rate was 93.3% in lumbago of kidney deficiency type, 86.7% in lumbago of dampness-heat type, 90.0% in lumbago of blood stasis type and 96.7% in lumbago of cold-dampness type; there was no statistically significant difference (P>0.05). There was a statistically significant post-treatment difference in the pain score between the groups of patients (P<0.05).ConclusionLong snake moxibustion has a very good therapeutic effect on every type of lumbago. The therapeutic effect is best in patients with lumbago of cold-dampness type.
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Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
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2015
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