Abstract
Objective: This study examined whether a needle-free acupuncture can be an alternative to conventional needle injection acupuncture. Methods: Patients (n5101) 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. [Neurol Res 2010; 32: 22-26]
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | S22-S26 |
Journal | Neurological Research |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | SUPPL.1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Acupuncture
- Bee venom
- Needle-free acupuncture
- Safety
- Shoulder pain
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Neurology