Long-Term Effect of Chuna Therapy for Chronic Cervical Pain: A Meta-Analysis
Journal · The Journal of Pain (2023)
Original authors · Hwang EH, Kim KW, Nam DH, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jpain.2023.05418
Summary
Twenty-two RCTs evaluating the effect of chuna therapy in chronic cervical pain patients were meta-analyzed. Chuna therapy showed significant improvements in pain intensity (SMD=-0.84), cervical disability (SMD=-0.72), and quality of life (SMD=0.65).
Key figures
Effective Rate
76%
Total Participants
2,156 subjects
Conclusion
Chuna therapy is an effective treatment with moderate or higher evidence for pain and functional disability improvement in chronic cervical pain patients.
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