Analysis on the Acupuncture Contents of the Domestic Neck Pain and HIVD-Cervical Spine Clinical Studies : a literature review

Mo, Min Ju; Hwang, Doo Ree; Lee, Ju Hyeon; Kim, Dong Hoo; Hwang, Seon Hye; Sohn, Soo Ah; Hwang, Ji Hoo

doi:10.13045/acupunct.2017087

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“…The governing vessel, often referred to as the 'sea of Yang channels', influences all Yang channels, reinforcing the body's Yang energy. According to certain traditional medicine theories, skin surface temperature is regulated by defensive Qi, implying that eliciting a Deqi sensation through stimulation can modulate skin temperature accordingly [4].…”

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“…The Houxi (SI-3) acupoint is the Shu-stream point of the small-intestine channel, a special point of the 12 meridians that is located distal to the elbows and knees, namely well, brook, stream, river, and sea points. According to its special features, the SI-3 acupoint is an important distal point for pain, stiffness, and contractures along the course of the channel and for disorders of the cervical spine [4]. There are two potential explanations for how SI-3 influences neck pain based on classical traditional medicine texts.…”

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“…Consequently, according to traditional medicine theory, stimulating the SI-3 acupoint can alleviate pain in areas related to the bladder channel and pain along the governing channel, such as headaches, back, leg, and heel pain. Additionally, SI- 3 has the capacity to open the governing channel, promote a tranquil spirit (Shen), and clear the mind, all of which can contribute to pain relief [4]. Yet, the specific mechanisms of the SI-3 acupoint remain debated.…”

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Change in Skin Surface Temperature at the Posterior Neck When Using Acupuncture at Houxi Acupoint in Healthy Volunteers

Trinh,

Vo,

Bui

et al. 2024

Cureus

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The use of acupuncture has been suggested for the treatment of neck pain. Recently, a large body of evidence demonstrated that acupuncture has an effect on microcirculation in pain regions, but the exact mechanism remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the skin surface thermographic changes in the posterior neck associated with manual acupuncture at the Houxi (SI-3) acupoint. MethodsSixty healthy volunteers of both genders, aged 18 to 30 years, were randomly determined into two groups: left acupuncture (Group A) and right acupuncture (Group B). Each group underwent two sessions with a seven-day interval. The first session involved acupuncture at the control Yuji (LU-10) acupoint, while the second session featured acupuncture at the SI-3 acupoint. Skin temperature at the posterior neck was measured by using an infrared thermal camera (FLIR C5™, FLIR® Systems, Inc., Wilsonville, OR, USA) at five time points with 5-minute intervals. ResultsThere were statistically significant increases in posterior neck skin surface temperature (p < 0.05) during acupuncture at both the left and right SI-3 acupoints, but no significant change was observed during acupuncture at the left and right LU-10 acupoints. Furthermore, acupuncture at the SI-3 acupoint on either hand increased posterior neck skin surface temperature without a statistically significant difference (p > 0.05). ConclusionWe observed that applying acupuncture at the SI-3 acupoint increased the skin surface temperature of the posterior neck area. Furthermore, the SI-3 acupoint exhibits a uniform impact on the posterior neck area's skin surface temperature, regardless of the side chosen for acupuncture.

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