Needle-free acupuncture benefits both patients and clinicians.

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE:This study examined whether a needle-free acupuncture can be an alternative to conventional needle injection acupuncture. METHODS:Patients (n=101) suffering myofascial shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either needle-free or conventional needle injection acupuncture group. Bee venom was administered into GB21 (Gyeonjeong) acupuncture point for both groups. RESULTS:Shoulder pain was significantly reduced by the treatment in both groups. Patients treated by needle-free acupuncture reported less anxiety, less discomfort and fewer adverse events. Clinicians reported that needle-free acupuncture was safe but not convenient due to the complexity of the device. DISCUSSION:With appropriate adjustments of the current device, needle-free acupuncture can become an alternative to the conventional needle injection method.

journal_name

Neurol Res

journal_title

Neurological research

authors

An K,Kim YS,Kim HY,Lee H,Hahm DH,Lee KS,Kang SK

doi

10.1179/016164109X12537002793760

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2010-02-01 00:00:00

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22-6

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0161-6412

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1743-1328

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32 Suppl 1

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