Clinical Research of 200 Cases with Spondylosis Deformans treated by Acupuncture and Qigong

Abstract

We treated 200 cases with Spondylosis deformans using acupuncture and Qigong and achieved reasonably good effect.
Results: Clinical cure were 144 cases (72%), while 52 cases (26%) were rated effective. Four cases (2%) were invalid. The total rate of effectiveness was 98%. Twenty seven cases were cured in two courses of treatment, 110 in four courses and 7 in six courses.
Discussion: This disease belongs to the category krown as “Bi zheng” (arthralgiasyndrome) in tradional Chinese medicine. The disease results from “damage to the Governor Vessel” and “stagnancy of Qi and Blood”. The patients practised Shadow Qigong and Huanghai Qigong during the acupuncture treatment. The patients felt “De qi” (needling sensation by acupuncture) and “Qi gan” (Qi sensation of Qigong). The function of Qigong is to improve the circulation of Qi and Blood and to promote health.