Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation (한방재활의학과학회지)

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Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Using Meridian Muscle Theory for Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Case Reports

경항부 근막통증증후군에 대한 경근이론을 이용한 체외충격파 단독치료의 효과: 증례 보고

  • Seungkwan Choi (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Jungho Jo (Department of Korean Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Gunhee Lee (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Woenhyung Lee (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Hyunwook Shin (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Wonbae Ha (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Junghan Lee (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University)
  • 최승관 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실) ;
  • 조정호 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방내과학교실) ;
  • 이건희 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실) ;
  • 이원형 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실) ;
  • 신현욱 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실) ;
  • 하원배 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실) ;
  • 이정한 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실)
  • Received : 2024.09.17
  • Accepted : 2024.09.26
  • Published : 2024.10.31
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Abstract

This case study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) as a non-invasive treatment for myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in the cervical region, focusing on muscles associated with the small intestine meridian Small Intestine Meridian. MPS is a common condition that causes neck pain due to repetitive strain on muscles and fascia. In this study, three patients diagnosed with MPS received six ESWT sessions over two weeks. Results demonstrated significant reductions in pain levels, improved cervical spine range of motion, and an increased pain pressure threshold. Additionally, neck disability index scores showed marked improvements, indicating better overall function. These findings suggest that ESWT, when applied in accordance with meridian muscle theory, is effective in alleviating pain and improving the quality of life in MPS patients. However, further research with larger sample sizes and control groups is recommended to confirm these promising results.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by a grant of the Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), funded by the Ministry of Health & Welfare, Republic of Korea (grant number: RS-2000-KH142004).

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