Doctor Li Wen-Rong, who has been practicing acupuncture for five decades by combination of the meridian theory of TCM and related modern medical science, has still been active in acupuncture clinic, especially in acupuncture manipulation based on the method of acupuncture at painful locality taken as acupoint, Jiaji (EX-B 2) being selected as the main acupoints and Back-shu acupoints of the Bladder Meridian as adjuvant acupoints, except the acupoints on the limbs, and the selected acupoints being relatively concentrated and the needles being inserted in tender points for treatment of relevant nervous system diseases and complicated chronic cases, which has formed her own academic style. In this article, the authors introduce some of her medical records by using acupuncture manipulation based on the method of acupuncture at painful locality taken as acupoint for treatment of facial paralysis, renal colic and rheumatoid arthritis, and the main idea of this article is to summarize and analyze her academic thoughts.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|
Gen Physiol Biophys
January 2025
Department of Acupuncture, Chun'an County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Hangzhou, China.
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a common contributor for low back pain, which is featured by loss of extracellular matrix and nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs). Hence, our current study is undertaken to explore the potential mechanism of NPC apoptosis during IVDD. Transcription factor Dp-1 (TFDP1) expression in degenerative and non-degenerative intervertebral disc tissues was analyzed by bioinformatics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPain Manag Nurs
January 2025
The First Rongjun Special Care Hospital of Hebei Province, Xingtai, China.
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of acupuncture in relieving postoperative pain.
Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Data Sources: The search strategy was designed according to the PICOS principle (population, intervention, comparison, outcome, and study).
Physiol Behav
January 2025
Department of Nursing, Nantong First People's Hospital, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226001, China. Electronic address:
Haemorrhoids are a common anorectal disease primarily treated through surgery, often leading to complications such as pain. The efficacy of acupuncture in relieving postoperative pain in mixed haemorrhoids has not been well-documented. This study included 90 patients undergoing haemorrhoid surgery and their Visual Analogue Score (VAS), inflammatory factor levels, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD), and analgesic drug use were accessed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInn Med (Heidelb)
January 2025
Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Plastisch-Ästhetische Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Köln (AöR), Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland.
Chronic back pain is a global health problem with significant impacts on physical and mental health, work ability, and quality of life. Back pain has an increased risk of becoming chronic, especially in patients with other chronic conditions. Treatment primarily focuses on nonpharmacological approaches.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMed J Malaysia
January 2025
IMU University, School of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Introduction: Chronic non-specific low back pain (cnLBP) is a common primary care health issue. While acupuncture offers promising potential as a complementary treatment, its acceptance and integration into standard medical care for cnLBP remains inconsistent. This study investigated the predictors of acupuncture referral for cnLBP using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!