Curative Effect Study On Superficial Needling For Cervical Vertigo

Objective:To compare the therapeutic efficacies between superficial needling and ordinary acupuncture in treating cervical vertigo,We can observe the effect of both on the symptoms signs and vertebral-basilar artery hemodynamics before and after treatment,and compare the difference of curative effect between superficial needling and ordinary acupuncture for seeking a more effective and efficient method and reducing patients’ hurt.Method:Sixty patients with cervical vertigo were randomized into a superficial needling group and an ordinary acupuncture group,30 in each.The superficial needling group was intervened by superficial needling at the myofascial trigger point(MTrP),with the needles retained for 6 h;the ordinary acupuncture group was by conventional acupuncture at Fengfu(GV16)Baihui(GV20)and Fengchi(GB20),as well as the corresponding Jiaji(EX-B2),with the needles retained for 30 min.For both groups,the treatment was given once a day,5 d as a treatment course,with a 2-day interval after 5-day treatment and totally 2 treatment courses were given.Result:Between superficial needling and ordinary acupuncture treatment,the results were statistically analyzed:The recovery rate and total effective rate were 60.0%and 96.7%in the superficial needling group,versus 40.0%and 90.0%in the ordinary acupuncture group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.01).There was a significant difference in comparing the onset time in relieving vertigo between the two groups(P<0.01).After 2 treatment courses,the superficial needling group was higher than the ordinary acupuncture group in comparing the scores of 3 items(P<0.01)Conclusion:Superficial needling has better therapeutic efficacy than ordinary acupuncture in treating cervical vertigo.