Effect of balanced cupping combined with acupoint application of traditional Chinese medicine special technique on sciatica of cold-dampness obstruction syndrome
Objective To explore the effect of balanced cupping combined with acupoint application of traditional Chinese medicine special technique on sciatica of cold-dampness obstruction syndrome.Methods A total of 82 patients with sciatica of cold-dampness obstruction syndrome admitted in the hospital from February 2020 to February 2022 were selected to carry out the experiment.According to the computer number random number table method,the patients were divided into group B and group A,with 41 cases in each group.The group B was given routine intervention,and the group A was given balanced cupping combined with acupoint application of traditional Chinese medicine special technique intervention on the basis of the group B.The intervention effects of the two groups were compared.Results After 28 d of intervention,the scores of each aspect of Japanese Orthopaedic Association(JOA)low back pain score in the group A were higher than those in the group B(P<0.05).After 28 d of intervention,the scores of each subscale of simple McGill pain questionnaire in the group A were lower than those in the group B(P<0.05).After 28 d of intervention,the scores of State Anxiety Scale(S-AI)and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)in the group A were lower than those in the group B(P<0.05).After 28 d of intervention,the scores of each dimensions of quality of life questionnaire in the group A were higher than those in the group B(P<0.05).Conclusion The balanced cupping combined with acupoint application of traditional Chinese medicine special technique on sciatica of cold-dampness obstruction syndrome has better effect,which can relieve pain,improve mood,sleep quality and quality of life.
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