EVALUATION OF THE TREATMENT EFFECTS BY BOA ELECTRICAL ACUPUNCTURE COMBINED WITH “QUYEN TY THANG” REMEDY IN THE TREATMENT OF PAIN AND LIMITED MOVEMENT SYMPTOMS OF DEGENERATIVE CERVICAL SPINE

Abstract

Background: Degenerative cervical spine is a common disease, clinical symptoms are various and complex including pain and limited movement symptoms that affect the health and quality life of \the patients. Purposes: To evaluate the treatment effect of pain and limited movement symptoms of degenerative cervical spine by Boa electrical acupuncture combined with “Quyen Ty Thang” remedy. Materials: 64 patients were diagnosed as degenerative cervical spine, were examined and treated at faculty of acupuncture and life nurturing of Central Traditional Medicine Hospital in Ha Noi. Methods: Study group: Boa electrical acupuncture combined with “Quyen Ty Thang”, control group: electrical acupuncture combined with “Quyen Ty Thang”. Results: Average pain score of the study group was 7.69 ± 1.575 and decrease until the 30th day was 1.03 ± 0.647; control group was 7.59 ± 1.542 and decrease until 30th day was 2.19 ± 0.98. The difference between two groups was statistically significant (p <0.05). Movement of the cervical spine was improved in both groups, but higher in the study group with statistically significant of difference (p <0.05). Conclusion: The combination of Boa electrical acupuncture and h “Quyen Ty Thang” remedy is more effective than electrical acupuncture only. Key words: Degenerative cervical spine, quyen ty thang remedy, Boa electrical acupuncture