Progress of experimental research on the mechanisms of fire needle therapy in the treatment of pain-related diseases
Fire needle therapy,as a type of traditional acupuncture,is widely used in clinical practice.Compared to ordinary acupuncture,its high temperature adds an additional dimension of stimulation to the body.This article sorts out the research on the mechanisms of fire needle therapy in the intervention in pain-related diseases both domestically and internationally,and concludes that it mainly works by regulating heat shock proteins,immune inflammatory responses,intercellular signaling pathways,neuronal apoptosis and regeneration,and the expression of pain related receptors.As the research on the mechanisms of fire needle therapy is still insufficient,this article summarizes the current mechanism research to provide a reference for its further research.