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RCT Neck Pain

Synergistic Effect of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Acupuncture Treatment in Cervical Disc Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lim YJ, Ahn CB, Song HS, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

5.1 points NRS Reduction
144 subjects Participants

The combination of pharmacopuncture and acupuncture treatment shows synergistic effects in cervical disc disease.

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RCT Neck Pain

Synergistic Effect of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Acupuncture Treatment in Cervical Disc Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lim YJ, Ahn CB, Song HS, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
5.1 points NRS Reduction
144 subjects Participants

Summary

One hundred forty-four patients with cervical disc disease were assigned to combined pharmacopuncture + acupuncture, acupuncture alone, and pharmacopuncture alone groups. After 8 weeks, NRS pain score reduction in the combined group (5.1 points) was significantly greater than acupuncture alone (3.4 points) or pharmacopuncture alone (3.7 points).

Key Conclusion

The combination of pharmacopuncture and acupuncture treatment shows synergistic effects in cervical disc disease.

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Narrative Review Neck Pain

Current Status and Future Direction of Korean Medicine Treatment for Cervical Pain: A Narrative Review

Choi TY, Lee MS, Ernst E, et al.

The Journal of Pain (2025)

42 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
2019-2025 Analysis Period

Korean medicine cervical pain treatment has a growing evidence base, and standardized protocols and large-scale research are future challenges.

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Narrative Review Neck Pain

Current Status and Future Direction of Korean Medicine Treatment for Cervical Pain: A Narrative Review

Choi TY, Lee MS, Ernst E, et al. The Journal of Pain (2025)
42 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
2019-2025 Analysis Period

Summary

Current evidence level, clinical status, and future research directions of Korean medicine treatment for cervical pain were comprehensively reviewed. Acupuncture treatment and chuna therapy have high-quality evidence, but pharmacopuncture and herbal medicine were confirmed to require additional large-scale RCTs.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine cervical pain treatment has a growing evidence base, and standardized protocols and large-scale research are future challenges.

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Before-After Neck Pain

Autonomic Nervous System Regulation Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Straight Neck Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kang KW, Park SW, Lee IS, et al.

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2024)

34% HF Indicator Increase
42 subjects Participants

Acupuncture treatment contributes to autonomic nervous system balance recovery in straight neck patients, which is related to pain relief.

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Before-After Neck Pain

Autonomic Nervous System Regulation Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Straight Neck Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kang KW, Park SW, Lee IS, et al. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2024)
34% HF Indicator Increase
42 subjects Participants

Summary

Acupuncture treatment was administered to 42 straight neck patients, and autonomic nervous system changes were analyzed by measuring heart rate variability (HRV) before and after treatment. After acupuncture treatment, parasympathetic activity increased significantly (RMSSD, HF indicators), showing positive correlation with cervical pain reduction.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment contributes to autonomic nervous system balance recovery in straight neck patients, which is related to pain relief.

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Cross-Sectional Neck Pain

Patient Satisfaction Survey After Korean Medicine Treatment of Cervical Disc Herniation: A Cross-Sectional Study

Seol IC, Park JK, Kim YS, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)

84.2% Patient Satisfaction
418 subjects Participants

Patient satisfaction with Korean medicine treatment is at a high level, and doctor-patient communication is an important satisfaction factor.

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Cross-Sectional Neck Pain

Patient Satisfaction Survey After Korean Medicine Treatment of Cervical Disc Herniation: A Cross-Sectional Study

Seol IC, Park JK, Kim YS, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
84.2% Patient Satisfaction
418 subjects Participants

Summary

Treatment satisfaction and related factors were surveyed in 418 patients who received Korean medicine treatment for cervical disc herniation. Overall satisfaction was 84.2%, and pain reduction degree, doctor communication, and treatment environment were identified as main determining factors of satisfaction.

Key Conclusion

Patient satisfaction with Korean medicine treatment is at a high level, and doctor-patient communication is an important satisfaction factor.

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RCT Neck Pain

Comparison of Analgesic Effects of Electroacupuncture and TENS for Cervical Pain: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Jung WS, Moon SK, Cho KH, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2021)

1.8 points VAS Difference
60 subjects Participants

Electroacupuncture is more effective than TENS for immediate pain relief in cervical pain.

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RCT Neck Pain

Comparison of Analgesic Effects of Electroacupuncture and TENS for Cervical Pain: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Jung WS, Moon SK, Cho KH, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2021)
1.8 points VAS Difference
60 subjects Participants

Summary

The analgesic effects of electroacupuncture and TENS were compared in a crossover design in 60 chronic cervical pain patients. Electroacupuncture was significantly superior to TENS in immediate pain reduction (VAS difference 1.8 points) and cervical ROM improvement, with high patient preference.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is more effective than TENS for immediate pain relief in cervical pain.

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Before-After Neck Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Lifestyle Management Program for Forward Head Posture Syndrome: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Chae Y, Kim HY, Ryu BH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)

7.2° CVA Improvement
56 subjects Participants

Integration of Korean medicine treatment and lifestyle management programs is effective for long-term management of forward head posture syndrome.

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Before-After Neck Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Lifestyle Management Program for Forward Head Posture Syndrome: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Chae Y, Kim HY, Ryu BH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)
7.2° CVA Improvement
56 subjects Participants

Summary

A lifestyle management program including postural correction, stretching, and lifestyle improvement was applied for 12 weeks to 56 office workers with forward head posture syndrome. After program completion, CVA improved by an average of 7.2 degrees, with effects maintained at 6-month follow-up.

Key Conclusion

Integration of Korean medicine treatment and lifestyle management programs is effective for long-term management of forward head posture syndrome.

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Cohort Study Neck Pain

Impact of Korean Medicine Treatment on Return to Work in Cervical Sprain Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Hong SH, Kim SJ, Yoon MJ, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

2.8 weeks Return Period Shortened
267 subjects Participants

Combined Korean medicine treatment contributes to early return to work and recurrence prevention in cervical sprain patients.

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Cohort Study Neck Pain

Impact of Korean Medicine Treatment on Return to Work in Cervical Sprain Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Hong SH, Kim SJ, Yoon MJ, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
2.8 weeks Return Period Shortened
267 subjects Participants

Summary

Medical records of 267 patients with cervical sprain due to industrial accidents were retrospectively analyzed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed an average return-to-work period 2.8 weeks shorter compared with the Western medicine alone treatment group, with lower post-return recurrence rates.

Key Conclusion

Combined Korean medicine treatment contributes to early return to work and recurrence prevention in cervical sprain patients.

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RCT Neck Pain

Dose-Response Relationship of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Cervical Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Son DJ, Lee WY, Park SU, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

75% High-Dose Pain Reduction Rate
132 subjects Participants

The dose-response relationship of bee venom pharmacopuncture was confirmed, and optimal dose setting considering both efficacy and safety is important.

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RCT Neck Pain

Dose-Response Relationship of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Cervical Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Son DJ, Lee WY, Park SU, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
75% High-Dose Pain Reduction Rate
132 subjects Participants

Summary

One hundred thirty-two cervical pain patients were randomly assigned to bee venom pharmacopuncture low-dose, high-dose, and saline control groups. The high-dose group showed the greatest pain reduction effect, but local reaction frequency was also high. The low-dose group showed moderate effects with low side effects, proposed as the optimal dose.

Key Conclusion

The dose-response relationship of bee venom pharmacopuncture was confirmed, and optimal dose setting considering both efficacy and safety is important.

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Systematic Review Neck Pain

Systematic Review for Korean Medicine Treatment Guideline Development for Cervical Disc Disease

Lee YJ, Shin JS, Ha IH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2025)

Grade A Acupuncture Evidence Level
62 studies Analyzed Studies

Korean medicine treatment for cervical disc disease possesses moderate or higher evidence, and establishment of evidence-based guidelines is possible.

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Systematic Review Neck Pain

Systematic Review for Korean Medicine Treatment Guideline Development for Cervical Disc Disease

Lee YJ, Shin JS, Ha IH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2025)
Grade A Acupuncture Evidence Level
62 studies Analyzed Studies

Summary

Sixty-two studies were systematically analyzed to synthesize evidence for Korean medicine treatment of cervical disc disease. High evidence levels were confirmed in the order of acupuncture treatment (Grade A), pharmacopuncture (B), chuna (B), and herbal medicine (B), with synergistic effects of combined treatments reported.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment for cervical disc disease possesses moderate or higher evidence, and establishment of evidence-based guidelines is possible.

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Cohort Study Neck Pain

Long-Term Effect of Thread Embedding Therapy for Cervical Pain Patients: A Cohort Study

Yim YK, Kim JU, Bae GT, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)

68% Long-term Effect Maintenance Rate
124 subjects Participants

Thread embedding therapy is a treatment favorable for long-term effect maintenance in cervical pain treatment.

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Cohort Study Neck Pain

Long-Term Effect of Thread Embedding Therapy for Cervical Pain Patients: A Cohort Study

Yim YK, Kim JU, Bae GT, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)
68% Long-term Effect Maintenance Rate
124 subjects Participants

Summary

One hundred twenty-four chronic cervical pain patients were divided into thread embedding therapy and regular acupuncture treatment groups and followed for 24 weeks. The thread embedding therapy group showed a higher rate of maintained pain improvement at 12 weeks post-treatment (68% vs 41%), with lower recurrence rates.

Key Conclusion

Thread embedding therapy is a treatment favorable for long-term effect maintenance in cervical pain treatment.

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Meta-Analysis Neck Pain

Effect of Cupping Treatment for Cervical Pain with Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis

Lee DH, Cho NG, Hwang JH, et al.

The Journal of Pain (2022)

0.92 Pain Reduction Effect Size
786 subjects Total Participants

Cupping treatment is an effective complementary treatment for cervical pain with myofascial pain syndrome.

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Meta-Analysis Neck Pain

Effect of Cupping Treatment for Cervical Pain with Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis

Lee DH, Cho NG, Hwang JH, et al. The Journal of Pain (2022)
0.92 Pain Reduction Effect Size
786 subjects Total Participants

Summary

Eleven RCTs evaluating the effect of cupping treatment for cervical pain with myofascial pain syndrome were meta-analyzed. Cupping treatment significantly increased pressure threshold of trigger points (SMD=0.78) and decreased VAS pain scores (SMD=-0.92).

Key Conclusion

Cupping treatment is an effective complementary treatment for cervical pain with myofascial pain syndrome.

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RCT Neck Pain

Effect of Combined Taping and Korean Medicine Treatment for Straight Neck Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon JH, Kim TH, Koh HK, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)

6.4° CVA Improvement
94 subjects Participants

The combination of Kinesio taping and Korean medicine treatment enhances the straight neck correction effect.

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RCT Neck Pain

Effect of Combined Taping and Korean Medicine Treatment for Straight Neck Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon JH, Kim TH, Koh HK, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
6.4° CVA Improvement
94 subjects Participants

Summary

Ninety-four straight neck patients were assigned to Korean medicine treatment + Kinesio taping and Korean medicine treatment alone groups. After 6 weeks, the combined group showed significantly greater CVA improvement (6.4° vs 3.7°) and pain reduction, with high patient satisfaction.

Key Conclusion

The combination of Kinesio taping and Korean medicine treatment enhances the straight neck correction effect.

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