Abstract:Objective
To explore the therapeutic mechanisms of massage for cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type (CSA) from the effects of sympathetic neurotransmitter changes on vertebral artery blood flow and apoptosis.
Methods
Forty rabbits were randomly divided into a normal group, model group, electroacupuncture (EA) group, and massage group, with 10 rabbits in each group. The CSA rabbit model was established by neck injection of sclerosing agent in all groups except the normal group. In the EA group, the l… Show more
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