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The Effect of Temporomandibular Joint Chuna Manipulation and Warm Needle Acupuncture at SI19 on Chronic Tinnitus; a Case Report

  • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
  • Abbr : JKMR
  • 2011, 21(3), pp.71-78
  • Publisher : The Korean Academy Of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Korean Medicine

황의형 1 설재욱 1 Shin, Byung Cheul ORD ID 1 Misook Shin 1 Hyun Woo Cho 1

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ABSTRACT

Objectives :The purpose of this study is to report the combination effect of Chuna manipulation and warm needle acupuncture for a case of obstinate chronic tinnitus. Methods :We applied Danmuji Anchu Traction technique, lateral pterygoid Chuna and warm needle acupuncture at SI19 once a day for 2 weeks. Visual analogue scale(VAS) was used for the intensity of tinnitus and tinnitus handicap inventory(THI) was evaluated. Results :VAS was improved from 6 to 2 in right ear, 4 to 1 in left ear after the treatment. THI was also improved from 54 to 34 after the treatment. Conclusions :The combined therapy of Chuna manipulation and warm needle acupuncture can be used for chronic tinnitus.

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