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KMID : 0615720090260010015
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Jouranl of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion society
2009 Volume.26 No. 1 p.15 ~ p.22
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The Clinical Study on Effects of Thoracolumbar Junction`s Hyeopcheok Points(夾脊穴) for Low Back Pain
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Park Chan-Kyu
Jeong Seon-Mee
Kim Ja-Young
Min Eun-Kyoung
Kim Su-Jang
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Abstract
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Objectives : This study was performed to evaluate the effects of thoracolumbar junction’s Hyeopcheok points(夾脊穴) for low-back pain in the thoracolumbar junction syndrome.
Method : 1. Measurement : We investigated 26 patients with low-back pain. The unpleasantness of pain was measured by visual analogue scale(VAS), and the Oswestry low-back pain disability index(ODI). We compared the VAS and ODI scores of the two groups statistically. 2. Intervention : Use Acupuncture and bee venom injection in thoracolumbar junction’s Hyeopcheok points that display main tender points. Also, herb medication and physical therapy was used. Results and
Conclusion : As a result of treatment, thoracolumbar junction’s Hyeopcheok points is very effective for low-back pain. However, more cases are required to oriental medicine in order to prove the availability.
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KEYWORD
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Thoracolumbar junction, Hyeopcheok points, Low-back pain
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