• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.141-147
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• 2003

Objectives : The symptom of torticollis caused by abnormal contraction in cervical muscles, is easily found among those who get much stress physically and mentally in modern society. Due to this disease, the patients suffer not only from psychologic distress for appearance but also from functional disorder. Therefore, this case is to look for the effective treatment and understandings on the spasmodic torticollis. Methods : Herb medicine is used Guibi-tang(歸脾湯), Heosu-san(回首散), Hyangso-san(香蘇散) and Samul-tang(四物湯). Manipulation therapy is used stretching and meassage technique on cervical muscles. Self exercise of cervical and lumbosacral muscles, physical therapy with ultra sound carried out. Result and Conclusion : Acquired spasmodic torticollis effectively is treated with herb medicine, manipulation, exercise and physical therapy.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.127-140
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• 2008

Objectives : This report intended to estimate effects of Jung-an acupuncture on the acquired torticollis caused by muscle contraction. Methods : The patients were treated by Jung-an acupuncture, herb medication and Physical treatment daily. The improvement of the patients was judged by Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale(TWSTRS), Tsui's score and Visual Analogue Scale(VAS). Results : After 7 days of treatment, the 2 patients' neck pain and cervical movement were improved. Also, TWSTRS score, Tsui's score and VAS were all reduced. Conclusions : As the Jung-an acupuncture's theological base is organized with meridian theory and myofacial release therapy, We considered the Jung-an acupuncture is effective not only for the skin disease but also for the muscle problem such as torticollis.