Patients Treated  

Group 6 : Cervical Radiculopathy  
Male Doctor , aged 34 years:
First consultation …… 21st Dec’ 2002 :
  • H/o Pain Nape of Neck, Heaviness & Weakness – Lt. upper limb,
    Movements – painful
  • H/O having consulted Neurologist,
  • Was diagnosed as CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS WITH ROOT PAINS
  • Was expecting “Natural Recovery”
  • Was Suggested “Steroids”
  • At this stage , came for “ acupuncture opinion”

Our Diagnosis:

  • CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS WITH ROOT PAINS ( imminent radiculopathy ? )
  • Was advised Admission for “ Supervised aggressive conservative ” treatment with acupuncture to increase the speed of natural recovery
  • Refused admission, Not Convinced the need of admission, requested outpatient treatment, we refused.
MRI CERVICAL SPINE ( Sagittal) 19.12.02
Left Para central & Lat. Herniation of C4-5 Disc.
Right Para central Bulge of C6-7 Disc
Second CONSULTATION ( after 40 days ) 31st January 2003
  • H/o having consulted NEUROLGIST - Anti Inflammatory Drugs + STEROIDS + Vitamins – partial pain relief , but developed weakness of LT. Arm and not able to work
  • Was willing to get admitted immediately
  • O/E G C Good & Stable
  • LT. SHOULDER : Loss of normal contour – almost flat, loss of deltoid & biceps contour – almost flat
  • Muscle Power: around “ – 3 ” at shoulder & biceps
  • Muscle Tone : Hypotonia
  • Muscle Atrophy: yes, at LT. shoulder, arm, forearm
    & Palm –outer side
  • This time admission not needed, Treatment started as out-patient.

At the end of THIRD course, 20th MAY 2003

  • No Pains, But mild pain after excessive strain

LT. SHOULDER:

  • Muscle Contour – Much Better
  • Muscle Power – Around “ 3 + ”
  • Muscle Tone – Much Better
     
  • tarted Working For Longer Periods,
    More Than One Surgery at a Stretch
     

Thursday, September 11, 2003

  • No constant pain, no pain while doing routine work
  • Muscle contour – all anatomical land marks – near normal
    except mild atrophy
  • Muscle power – almost normal
  • Neck movements – pain free, no tenderness
  • Working at full swin
 
Pre Treatment : 19th Dec’02
Pre Treatment : 19th Dec’02
 
C4-5 disc
Left paracentral and lateral herniation indenting the
left exiting nerve roots.
Post Treatment: 17th Dec’03

C4-5 disc : only left para-central bulge
Considerable decrease of the C4-5 disc herniation.
Left Para central bulge is not seen

CONCLUSION
Acupuncture

  • Induces long lasting pain relief
  • Restores lost muscle mass & power

Thus.Offers total recovery without any side-effects ( with scientific evidence )

   
 
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