In 2012, a recent study led by Quanmao Ding and colleagues has unveiled significant advancements in the treatment of vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis using innovative Tuina manipulations. This novel approach not only improves clinical symptoms more effectively but also reduces the required number of treatments compared to traditional methods.
The study, involving 126 patients diagnosed with this specific type of cervical spondylosis, divided participants into two groups: one receiving the innovative Tuina treatment and the other undergoing routine Tuina manipulations based on established practices. The primary focus was to compare the clinical efficacy, treatment duration, symptom improvement, and changes in cerebral blood flow between the two groups.
Remarkably, the response rate in the test group—those treated with innovative Tuina manipulations—was 100%, significantly higher than the 88.71% observed in the control group. Furthermore, patients receiving the innovative treatment achieved recovery much faster, requiring an average of 7 ± 4 sessions, whereas those in the control group needed approximately 15 ± 7 sessions to reach a similar state of recovery. This difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).
In addition to quicker recovery times, the innovative Tuina manipulations led to more pronounced improvements in clinical symptoms compared to the routine methods. However, both treatment approaches showed no significant difference in terms of changes in cerebral blood flow.
The study concludes that while both traditional and innovative Tuina manipulations are effective for treating vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis, the innovative techniques offer superior benefits in terms of symptom improvement and treatment efficiency. This groundbreaking approach could potentially reshape therapeutic strategies for this condition, providing patients with quicker and more effective relief.
Reference: Ding, Q., Yan, M., Zhou, J., Yang, L., Guo, J., Wang, J., & Zhao, H. (2012). Clinical effects of innovative tuina manipulations on treating cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type and changes in cerebral blood flow. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 32(3), 388-392.