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Auriculotherapy for Chronic Cervical Pain.

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  • 1Fundação Técnico-Educacional Souza Marques, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Auriculotherapy (AT), or ear acupuncture, effectively reduces chronic cervical pain and improves function. This study shows significant decreases in neck disability and pain scores after AT treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Chronic cervical pain is a prevalent and recurring issue.
  • Auriculotherapy (AT) is a recognized complementary therapy for pain, yet its efficacy for chronic neck pain requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of auriculotherapy (AT) in managing chronic cervical pain.
  • To evaluate the impact of AT on improving functional capacity in patients with chronic neck pain.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving patients with chronic cervical pain (duration ≥2 years) and significant neck disability (Neck Disability Index [NDI] >5).
  • Weekly AT sessions were administered over six weeks, targeting specific ear acupuncture points.
  • Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain were used for pre-treatment and post-treatment evaluations at 1 and 4 months.
Keywords:
auricular acupunctureauriculotherapycervical painneck pain

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Main Results:

  • Nineteen patients (mean age 44.5 years, 79% female) completed the study.
  • Significant reductions in NDI and VAS pain scores were observed at 1 and 4 months post-treatment (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.003, respectively).
  • Commonly used AT points included Shen men, Posterior Wall, Zero, and C1.

Conclusions:

  • Auriculotherapy (AT) demonstrates success as a complementary treatment for chronic cervical pain.
  • AT can significantly improve functional capacity and reduce pain intensity in individuals suffering from chronic neck pain.