Abstract
Objective
To observe the clinical effect of combining electroacupuncture and local tuina for migraine.
Methods
A total of 94 migraine cases were randomly allocated into an observation group and a medication group, 48 cases in each group. Electroacupuncture and local tuina were used for cases in the observation group, whereas oral Flunarizine Hydrochloride capsules were used for cases in the medication group. Then the frequency of attacks, severity of the pain, duration of the headache, and associated symptoms of headache before and after treatment in the two groups were observed and compared.
Results
The total effective rate in the observation group was 93.8%, versus 63.0% in the medication group, showing a statistical significant difference (P < 0.05). There were statistical significant differences in frequency of attacks, severity of the pain, duration of the headache and associated symptoms between the two groups (P<0.05). In addition, there were statistical significant differences in relapse rates after 4 and 8 weeks of treatment (P<0.05).
Conclusion
Combining electroacupuncture and local tuina can obtain better effect and lower relapse rate than oral Flunarizine Hydrochloride capsules in migraine patients.
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Guo, Q., Hua, Y., Wang, Hq. et al. Therapeutic effect observation on combining electroacupuncture and tuina for migraine. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. 12, 174–179 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11726-014-0768-8
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