Does Changes in the Electrical Resistance of an Acupuncture Meridian Predict Pain Intensity Following Orthopedic Surgery?

Rezvani, Mehran; Alebouyeh, Mahmoud Reza; Imani, Farnad; Entezary, Saeid Reza; Mohseni, Masood

doi:10.5812/aapm.7254

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“…However, since there were no significant different changes in ESR imbalance ratio as well as raw ESR value between PD patients and healthy women, changes in ESR of acupuncture points did not reflect menstrual pain according to this study. Our result was similar to another study, which also showed that there was no significant association between pain intensity and change in ESR of acupuncture meridians [ 39 ].…”

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Do Changes in Electrical Skin Resistance of Acupuncture Points Reflect Menstrual Pain? A Comparative Study in Healthy Volunteers and Primary Dysmenorrhea Patients

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Conghui

et al. 2014

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Electrical skin resistance (ESR) measurements were performed with a four-electrode impedance detector at 10 points bilaterally on the first day of and the third day after menstruation in 48 healthy volunteers and 46 primary dysmenorrhea (PD) patients, to assess whether ESR changes of acupuncture points can reflect menstrual pain or not. The results showed statistical reductions in ESR imbalance ratio between left and right side that were detected at SP8 (Diji) and GB39 (Xuanzhong) (P < 0.05), and a statistical increase was detected at SP6 (Sanyinjiao) (P = 0.05) on the first day of menstruation compared with those values on the third day after menstruation in dysmenorrhea group. No significant differences were detected at other points within and between two groups (P > 0.05). This study showed that the imbalance of ESR at uterine-relevant points in PD patients is not significantly different from those of healthy women on both the 1st day of and the 3rd day after menstruation. The ESR imbalance ratio of certain points can either be lower or higher during menstruation in PD patients. The ESR property of acupuncture points needs to be investigated in further clinical trials with appropriate points, diseases, larger sample sizes, and optimal device.

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Do Changes in Electrical Skin Resistance of Acupuncture Points Reflect Menstrual Pain? A Comparative Study in Healthy Volunteers and Primary Dysmenorrhea Patients

She

Conghui

et al. 2014

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…The mechanism of acupuncture is not fully clarified yet and different mechanisms have been proposed. Some studies revealed that acupuncture could stimulate different types of afferent fibers, which cause inhibition in pain transmission within the central nervous system (10, 11). It also eases the release of some pain suppressors including opiate chemical substances (such as endorphin), serotonin, dopamine, neurotrophins, and nitric oxide in the central nervous system (9).…”

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Pain Management Using Acupuncture Method in Migraine Headache Patients; A Single Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial

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BackgroundThere were numerous studies using acupuncture for pain relief and in most, the effect of this technique on preventing migraine attacks has been investigated. In those several studies that surveyed the effect of acupuncture on treatment of migraine headaches, the conclusion was not completely persuaded and they suggested further researches on this topic.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to examine the effect of acupuncture on controlling acute migraine attacks.MethodsThis study was a single blinded randomized clinical trial that was conducted on patients with a diagnosis of acute migraine attacks. At the time of reference, the patient’s pain intensity was measured and recorded in a written checklist. Acupuncture was done in the intervention group with thin metallic needles, which enter certain points in the ear’s skin; including shen men, autonomic, thalamus, frontal, and temple. In the placebo group, similar needles were used, however, they were inserted into unusual points. Thereafter, in 30 minutes, one, two, and four hours after the treatment, the pain intensity was also asked and compared with the reference time’s score.ResultsA total of 60 patients with the mean age of 31.4 ± 7.6 years were enrolled and 83.3% of them were women. There was no significant difference between two groups in terms of the baseline characteristics of participants including age, sex and pain duration before admission (P > 0.05). According to the results, there was a significant difference between the two groups on the checkpoints of 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes after acupuncture (P < 0.05); however, the pain scores were not statistically different between the two groups on two, three, and four hours after intervention (P > 0.05).ConclusionsBased on the findings of our study, although the pain score was lower in the intervention group than the control group during first hour after the acupuncture, there was no significant change in pain score thereafter. Comparison of the two groups showed no differences between acupuncture and placebo acupuncture on decreasing the mean pain score.

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“…In addition, studies conducted using functional MRI have concluded that acupuncture effects are linked to specific regions of the brain and their placement impacts important brain structures and function (59). Different methods for acupuncture have been tested; clinical trials have shown efficacy in many fields, including chronic back pain, headache, and recovery time from general anesthesia (56,(60)(61)(62)(63)(64).…”

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Efficacy of Dry Needling and Acupuncture in the Treatment of Neck Pain

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Context: Neck pain is a common phenomenon and affects a large segment of the population. Chronic neck pain, lasting more than 3 months, likely occurs in 10% - 30% of patients with acute neck pain and affects up to 288 million cases globally, carrying a significant cost in terms of quality of life, disability, and healthcare dollars. Here we review neck pain background, acupuncture and the evidence that exist to support acupuncture use in chronic neck pain. Results: Neck pain not only affects quality of life directly, but also contributes to depression, job dissatisfaction and reduced productivity. Unfortunately, neck pain is strongly linked to office and computer work and is likely to continue increasing in prevalence. Traditional treatments, such as analgesics, physical therapy, exercise, and non-invasive therapy bring some relief, and invasive therapy is indicated if anatomical pathologies exist. Acupuncture is a form of integrative medicine, originally described and practiced in traditional Chinese medicine and now expanded to include methods including acupressure, dry needling, and others. Traditionally, it focused on restoring the patient’s flow of Qi by puncturing specific points along the meridians. It has previously been shown to be effective in other forms of chronic pain and disability. Clinical trials studying acupuncture for neck pain have shown significant reduction in both pain and associated symptoms. These therapies are reviewed in this text. Conclusions: Neck pain is a common and significant global problem. Acupuncture, dry needling, and cupping were all shown to be effective in alleviating pain both immediately after treatment, as well as provide long-lasting relief. These treatments are generally safe and inexpensive and should be considered as part of a multimodal approach for the treatment of neck pain. More head-to-head studies will provide better data to support a choice of a specific treatment over another.

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Does Changes in the Electrical Resistance of an Acupuncture Meridian Predict Pain Intensity Following Orthopedic Surgery?

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

Do Changes in Electrical Skin Resistance of Acupuncture Points Reflect Menstrual Pain? A Comparative Study in Healthy Volunteers and Primary Dysmenorrhea Patients

Do Changes in Electrical Skin Resistance of Acupuncture Points Reflect Menstrual Pain? A Comparative Study in Healthy Volunteers and Primary Dysmenorrhea Patients

Pain Management Using Acupuncture Method in Migraine Headache Patients; A Single Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial

Efficacy of Dry Needling and Acupuncture in the Treatment of Neck Pain

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