Observation on therapeutic effect of point pressure combined with massage on chronic fatigue syndrome
Yao, F.; Ji, Q.; Zhao, Y.; Feng, J-Lai.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 27(11): 819-820
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0255-2930 PMID: 18085145 Document Number: 607437
To search for an effective therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Eighty-five cases of CFS were treated with massage and pressing of Back-shu points, combined with pressing acupoints on the head. The therapeutic effect was observed. After treatment of 3 courses, 26 cases were markedly effective, 52 cases were effective, and 7 cases were ineffective, with a total effective rate of 91.8% and a markedly effective rate of 30.6%. Pressing acupoints and massage can effectively improve clinical symptoms of the patient with chronic fatigue syndrome.