Clinical observation of acupuncture and Tuina therapy for frozen shoulder syndrome based on meridian theory
经络理论下针灸推拿治疗肩周炎的临床观察

摘要

目的 分析经络理论下针灸推拿治疗肩周炎的临床效果。方法 共纳入90例研究对象，均是2023年4月至2025年4月到医院诊治的肩周炎患者，运用随机数字表法划分为对照组（常规治疗，n=45）、试验组（经络理论下针灸推拿治疗，n=45）。对比两组的肩关节活动度、肩关节疼痛、肩关节功能及生活质量。结果 在前屈、后伸、外展活动度上，试验组高于对照组（P＜0.05）。在肩关节疼痛评分、肩关节功能评分及生活质量评分上，试验组优于对照组（P＜0.05）。结论 对肩周炎患者实施经络理论下针灸推拿治疗的效果确切，可有效改善肩关节疼痛和肩关节功能，提高生活质量。

Abstract

Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of acupuncture and massage therapy for frozen shoulder syndrome based on meridian theory.
Methods A total of 90 subjects diagnosed with frozen shoulder syndrome between April 2023 and April 2025 were enrolled. Randomization using a random number table divided them into a control group (conventional treatment, n=45) and an experimental group (acupuncture and massage therapy based on meridian theory, n=45). Comparison of shoulder joint range of motion, shoulder joint pain, shoulder joint function, and quality of life between the two groups.
Results In terms of flexion, extension, and abduction range of motion, the experimental group demonstrated superior results compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The trial group outperformed the control group on shoulder joint pain, shoulder joint function, and quality of life scores (P < 0.05).
Conclusion   Acupuncture and massage therapy based on meridian theory demonstrates reliable efficacy for patients with frozen shoulder, effectively alleviating shoulder pain, improving shoulder function, and enhancing quality of life.