Therapeutic evaluation of different needling methods for tension-type headache
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Therapeutic evaluation of different needling methods for tension-type headache
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J Acupunt Tuina Sci (2012), Dian-hui, Yang
Abstract
Objective: To observe and compare the therapeutic effect of two different needling methods, liver-soothing and mind-regulating needling method versus conventional needling method, in treating anxiety and depression in tension-type headache. Methods: A total of 120 patients with tension-type headache coupled with anxiety and/or depression were randomized into two groups according to the random number table, a liver-soothing and mind-regulating needling group (group A) and a conventional needling group (group B), 60 patients in each group. The self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and self-rating depression scale (SDS) were used for evaluation before and after treatment. The therapeutic effects of the two groups were compared after 2-treatment courses. Results: The values of SAS and SDS both significantly dropped in the two groups (P<0.01), and the differences between the two groups after treatment were statistically significant (P<0.01, P<0.05). The therapeutic effect in group A was superior to that in group B (P<0.01). The 3-month follow-up study showed that the liver-soothing and mind-regulating needling method had better long-term effect in improving anxiety and depression than the conventional needling method (P<0.05). Conclusion: The liver-soothing and mind-regulating needling method can effectively relieve the anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with tension-type headache, and the long-term effect is also satisfactory.
Alternative Title
J Acupunct Tuina Sci
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Language
English
issn
1672-3597
issue
1
page end
25
page start
22
volume
10