Clinical Effect of Chuna Therapy for Cervical Disc Herniation Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal · Spine (2022)
Original authors · Lee JH, Choi YJ, Shin BC, et al.
DOI · 10.1097/BRS.0000000022198
Summary
Eighty-six patients diagnosed with cervical disc herniation were randomly assigned to chuna therapy and physical therapy groups. After 8 weeks of treatment, cervical ROM significantly increased in the chuna therapy group, and pain intensity and functional disability scores improved more substantially compared with the control group.
Key figures
Pain Reduction Rate
82%
Participants
86 subjects
Conclusion
Chuna therapy has significant effects on pain reduction and functional recovery in cervical disc herniation patients.
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