Complementary therapies in medicine
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Complement Ther Med · Sep 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyRandomised trial of trigger point acupuncture compared with other acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain.
There is some evidence for the efficacy of acupuncture in chronic neck pain (CNP) treatment, but it remains unclear which acupuncture modes are most effective. Objective was to evaluate the effects of trigger point acupuncture on pain and quality of life (QOL) in CNP patients compared to three other acupuncture treatments (acupoints, non-trigger point and sham treatment). ⋯ These results suggest that trigger point acupuncture therapy may be more effective on chronic neck pain in aged patients than the standard acupuncture therapy.
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Complement Ther Med · Sep 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomised study of the effects of massage therapy compared to guided relaxation on well-being and stress perception among older adults.
The objective was to assess the effects of massage compared to guided relaxation on stress perception and well-being among older adults. ⋯ Findings indicate that massage therapy enhances positive well-being and reduces stress perception among community-dwelling older adults.