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Pharmacopuncture in dorsopathy treatment
1Russian Association of Reflexologists, Moscow Medical Academy of Sechenov I.M., Moscow, Russia. migunov@mail.ru
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
|July 17, 2010
Summary
This study explores pharmacopuncture for lower back pain, confirming Alflutop
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Dorsopathy at the lumbosacral level is a common condition.
- Pharmacopuncture mechanisms require further elucidation.
- Classical medicine perspectives offer novel insights into treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate pharmacopuncture mechanisms in lumbosacral dorsopathy patients.
- To analyze pharmacopuncture using classical medicine principles.
- To evaluate the efficacy of the chondro-protector Alflutop.
Main Methods:
- Clinical data analysis from patients with lumbosacral dorsopathy.
- Pharmacopuncture treatment evaluation.
- Assessment of vaso-reflectory reactions.
Main Results:
- Pharmacopuncture benefits were confirmed, particularly with Alflutop.
- Reduced vaso-reflectory reactions were observed.
- Evidence suggests a shift from reflectory mechanisms to therapeutic extension.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacopuncture, viewed through classical medicine, shows therapeutic benefits for lumbosacral dorsopathy.
- Alflutop demonstrates efficacy in this context.
- Further research into pharmacopuncture's active mechanisms is warranted.
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