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Evaluation of the Immediate Effect of Auricular Acupuncture on Pain and Electromyographic Activity of the Upper Trapezius Muscle in Patients with Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Sham-Controlled, Crossover Study

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Author(s):
de Oliveira Silva, Andreia Cristina [1] ; Biasotto-Gonzalez, Daniela Aparecida [1, 2] ; dos Santos, Douglas Meira [2] ; De Melo, Nivea Cristina [2] ; Fidelis de Paula Gomes, Cid Andre [2] ; Amorim, Cesar Ferreira [3] ; Politti, Fabiano [1, 2]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Nove Julho UNINOVE, Postgrad Program Rehabil Sci, BR-05001100 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Nove Julho UNINOVE, Dept Phys Therapy, BR-05001100 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Cidade Sao Paulo UNICID, Phys Therapy Program, BR-448475 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine; 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

The aim of the present study was to assess the immediate effects of auricular acupuncture (AA) on the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the upper trapezius muscle and pain in nonspecific neck pain (NS-NP) patients. Twelve patients with NS-NP (NS-NP group) and 12 healthy subjects (HS Group) were enrolled in a randomized, single-blinded, crossover study. Each subject received a single session of AA and shamAA (SAA). Surface EMG activity was measured in the upper trapezius muscle at different ``step contractions{''} of isometric shoulder elevation (15%, 20%, 25%, and 30% MVC). The outcome measure in patients with NS-NP was based on the numerical pain rating scale (NRS). AAtreatment led to a significant decrease in EMGactivity in both groups (NS-NP group: p = 0.0001; HS group: p < 0.0001-ANOVA test). This was not the case for the SAA treatment (NSNP group: p = 0.71; HS group: p < 0.54). Significant decreases (p < 0.001) in the NRS were found for both treatments (AA and SAA). This study demonstrated the immediate effect of auricular acupuncture on the electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius muscle but the effect of this intervention on pain symptoms in patients with nonspecific neck pain was inconclusive. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/13839-9 - Assessment of pain, cervical mobility and electromyographic activity of the trapezius muscle in nonspecific neck pain patients pre- and post acupuncture treatment: a cross-over, controlled and randomized blind study
Grantee:Fabiano Politti
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants