Treatment of pain in patients with cervicobrachial syndrome with methods of traditional Chinese medicine

Nikolovska, Lence and Ismani, Besart (2024) Treatment of pain in patients with cervicobrachial syndrome with methods of traditional Chinese medicine. Knowledge International Journal, 67 (4). pp. 151-155. ISSN 2545-4439

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Abstract

Cervical radiculopathy, also referred to as cervical or cervicobrachial radiculopathy, is a condition characterized by pain and the occurrence of other sensory and motor sensations such as numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and others in the neck, shoulder and/or along the arm and fingers. The cause can be any factor or condition that leads to compression and/or irritation of the cervical roots exiting the spinal cord. Also, long-term exposure to stress and fatigue leads to this problem. Most often, the disease occurs as a result of degenerative changes of the neck vertebrae, which are an integral part of the natural aging process of the body, with the first manifestations appearing already in the period of adolescence. In addition to advancing age, excessive physical activity and the presence of a genetic predisposition are prerequisites for the appearance of degenerative changes in the vertebrae. Gradually, there is a disruption of blood flow to the intervertebral discs, which serve to support and preserve body posture and walking, distributing pressure to the appropriate level of the spine. When the vertebrae do not receive enough blood, dehydration occurs. The intervertebral discs gradually lose their height and become flatter. This results in a change in the normal anatomical relationships between the structures that support the spine. The consequence of this process is the appearance of the following conditions: • Hypertrophy – growth of the periarticular capsule and periarticular ligaments; • Arthritic changes – growth of bone tissue along the edges of the joint. Formation of spikes or osteoarthritis; • Protrusion of the disc and/or herniation of the disc - degenerative changes can also occur in the fibrous ring of the intervertebral disc, which is a prerequisite for the formation of (fissures) - cracks, which can become the cause of leakage of the semi-liquid content on the pulpous core (nucleus pulposus) of the intervertebral disc outside the fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus). Disc protrusion means only pushing the fibrous ring, without tearing it, while in disc herniation the integrity of the fibrous ring is violated and the semi-liquid content is found subligamentally, limited by the posterior longitudinal ligament, or directly collapses into the the spinal canal - the so-called transligamentary position. The resulting degenerative changes can be the reason for limiting the space of the nerve roots exiting the spinal cord in the spinal canal, which is associated with their irritation, inflammation and corresponding symptoms. Research methods: The research was conducted at the Clinical Hospital - Tetovo, in the period from February 19 to April 15, 2024. Patients were divided into two groups: Control and Experimental. Patients in the control group receive conservative treatment methods, such as physical therapy, kinesitherapy, massage, and drug therapy, while patients in the experimental group receive Complementary methods for reducing back pain, such as cupping therapy, GuaScha therapy, and acupressure on painful points. The aim of the research is: To assess the effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the treatment of pain in patients with Cervicobrachial Syndrome. Results: After the treatment was completed, the results achieved in both groups were summarized. The results of the study show that with Complementary Methods for the Treatment of Cervicobrachial Syndrome (Guasha, Cupping and Acupressure) much better and faster effects are achieved. Discussion: Acupressure is very similar to trigger pointing, where direct pressure is applied. In this technique the pressure is applied to the points on the acupuncture meridian lines with the aim of producing effects on the tissue without using needles. Conclusion: Gua sha and Cupping therapy stimulates microcirculation in soft tissues, increases blood flow, removes stagnation of Qi energy in the body, and accelerates the healing process. Acupressure involves stimulation of meridians on the body using finger pressing movements, which stimulates local circulation, lymphatic flow, and Pain relief by release of endorphins.

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Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Lence Nikolovska
Date Deposited:	16 Dec 2024 13:14
Last Modified:	16 Dec 2024 13:14
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/35242

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