To observe the clinical therapeutic effect of the subluxation of the small joints of the cervical vertebrae by acupuncture
plus Tuina, 178 subjects were divided randomly into acupuncture group, Tuina group and acupuncture plus Tuina group to receive
the corresponding treatment. The cure rate in acupuncture plus Tuina was 68.8%, which is higher than that in acupuncture group
(27.8%) and that in Tuina group (28.6%) and the statistical management showed significant differences. Acupuncture combined
with Tuina could enhance the therapeutic effect in the treatment of the subluxation of the small joints of the cervical vertebrae.
Key Words Joint Instability - Cervical Vertebrae - Acupuncture Therapy - Tuina - Massage
Author: SUN Yu-ying (1954-), female, attending physician
Translator: ZHU Zhong-chun