Factor Analysis on Symptoms and Signs of Chronic Low-Back Pain Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory

Guangyi, Xiong; Chongsuvivatwong, Virasakdi; Geater, Alan; Zhang, Yun; Li, Ming; Lerkiatbundit, Sanguan

doi:10.1089/acm.2009.0559

Cited by 12 publications

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“…From TCM point of view, Xiong et al used factor analysis to explore patterns of symptoms and signs from patients with chronic low-back pain based on the TCM theory. They found that four factors were extracted from LBP patients, including (1) Qi and/or blood stagnation, (2) cold/damp, (3) a part of “kidney deficiency,” and (4) warm/heat [23]. The research of Sherman et al also showed that Qi and blood stagnation or Qi stagnation was found for 85% of LBP patients and kidney deficiency was found for 33–51% of LBP patients [24].…”

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Evaluation of the Effect of Laser Acupuncture and Cupping with Ryodoraku and Visual Analog Scale on Low Back Pain

Lin

Wu²,

Hsieh

et al. 2012

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of laser acupuncture (LA) and soft cupping on low back pain. In this study, the subjects were randomly assigned to two groups: active group (real LA and soft cupping) and placebo group (sham laser and soft cupping). Visual analog scale (VAS) and Ryodoraku were used to evaluate the effect of treatment on low back pain in this trial. Laser, 40 mW, wavelength 808 nm, pulse rate 20 Hz, was used to irradiate Weizhong (BL40) and Ashi acupoints for 10 minutes. And the Ryodoraku values were measured 2 times, that is, before and 15 minutes after treatment. The results show that there were significant difference between the first day baseline and the fifth day treatment in VAS in the two groups. Therefore, LA combined with soft cupping or only soft cupping was effective on low back pain. However, the Ryodoraku values of Bladder Meridian of the placebo group have been decreased apparently, and didn't come back to their original values. It means that “cupping” plays the role of “leak or purge” in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). On the other hand, the Ryodoraku values of Bladder Meridian of the active group have been turned back to almost their original values; “mend or reinforcing” effect is attributed to the laser radiation.

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Evaluation of the Effect of Laser Acupuncture and Cupping with Ryodoraku and Visual Analog Scale on Low Back Pain

Lin

Wu²,

Hsieh

et al. 2012

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“…TCM believes that low back pain has a close relationship with the imbalance of qi and blood, meridians, and visceral functions. Limb swelling and pain may occur, as a consequence of poor circulation of qi and blood, qi stagnation, and meridian blockage [ 19 ]. Qi stagnation and blood stasis, meridian obstruction, and meridian malnutrition may lead to low back pain.…”

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Combined Therapies of Modified Taiyi Miraculous Moxa Roll and Cupping for Patients with Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Cai

Gong

Dong

et al. 2018

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Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation is a kind of syndrome caused by stimulation or pressure of nerve root and cauda equina due to intervertebral disc disorder, fibrous ring rupture, and pulpiform nucleus protrusion. Application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) including acupuncture therapy and cupping therapy is unique and effective treatment for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation in China. Hence, we try to investigate the combined clinical efficacy of modified Taiyi miraculous moxa roll and cupping therapy on patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. Seventy patients were randomly assigned into combined treatment group (n = 35) and control group (n = 35). The treatment group received combined therapy of modified Taiyi miraculous moxa roll and cupping therapy, while control group received acupuncture therapy alone. Diagnostic criteria of TCM syndrome, Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, and simplified McGill pain questionnaire (MPQ) were used to evaluate the therapy. 11 and 13 out of 35 subjects in the combined treatment group had improvement > 75% and between 50% and 75%, respectively. The corresponding number was 2 and 22 of 35 subjects in the acupuncture group. There was significant difference in the clinical efficacy between the treatment group and control group (P = 0.036). The scores of JOA and MPQ detected in the patients of the two groups (P < 0.05) also showed statistically significant differences. Moreover, no serious adverse events occurred in the patients, who received cupping therapy or acupuncture. The combined or alone therapies can effectively improve the treatment efficacy in the patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, while the combined therapies show more comparative effectiveness. Furthermore, the combined therapies are potentially safe and cost-effective and also benefit the improvement of short-term pain. Therefore, the combined therapies of the two ancient TCM deserve further clinical applications.

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“…Patients with spleen-qi deficiency often have decreased immunity, manifested by vague pain below xyphoid which can be relieved by pressing and warming [31], anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and pale faces and lips [32]. Such symptoms as tiredness, fatigue, loose stool, and poor appetite are significantly correlated to cancer [33].…”

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Liver Cancer: Zheng Classification of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

Guan¹,

He²

2014

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There is a long history of using traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of liver cancer and other malignnancies. The classification of Qi stagnation and blood stasis (QSBS) is the most common Zheng in liver cancer. This Zheng is frequently encountered in liver cancers falling into the pathological category of massive type. QSBS is the principal mechanism for a tumor to develop. Liver cancer with QSBS Zheng has characteristic clinical manifestations. Evidence from ex vivo, in vivo and clinical studies has been reported for the identification and management of liver cancer with QSBS Zheng. This article reviews evidence-based study advances of QSBS Zheng, the most common Zheng encountered in liver cancer.

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Factor Analysis on Symptoms and Signs of Chronic Low-Back Pain Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory

Abstract: Four (4) TCM major groups of pathophysiology could explain 37% of variance of 31 symptoms and signs of the CLBP patients. Thirteen (13) items are not groupable.

Cited by 12 publications

References 15 publications

Evaluation of the Effect of Laser Acupuncture and Cupping with Ryodoraku and Visual Analog Scale on Low Back Pain

Evaluation of the Effect of Laser Acupuncture and Cupping with Ryodoraku and Visual Analog Scale on Low Back Pain

Combined Therapies of Modified Taiyi Miraculous Moxa Roll and Cupping for Patients with Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Liver Cancer: Zheng Classification of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

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