QU Wenjing, ZHANG Jia, REN Yue, et al. Efficacy Analysis of Auricular Massage Combined with Auricular Acupressure in the Nursing Care of a Patient with Cervical Radiculopathy[DB/OL].Clinical Archives of Integrative Medicine, 2025.
DOI:
QU Wenjing, ZHANG Jia, REN Yue, et al. Efficacy Analysis of Auricular Massage Combined with Auricular Acupressure in the Nursing Care of a Patient with Cervical Radiculopathy[DB/OL].Clinical Archives of Integrative Medicine, 2025. DOI: 10.12209/CAIM202509040002.
Efficacy Analysis of Auricular Massage Combined with Auricular Acupressure in the Nursing Care of a Patient with Cervical Radiculopathy
To explore the clinical efficacy and nursing strategies of ear massage combined with auricular acupressure in the treatment of cervical spondylosis of the nerve root type.
Methods
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One typical case was selected. On the basis of conventional treatment, ear massage combined with auricular acupressure was implemented, along with structured health education and emotional care.
Results
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After the intervention, the patient's symptoms were significantly improved. Specifically: ① In terms of pain: The VAS score decreased from 6 points at admission to 4 points on the third day (a reduction of 33.33%); ② In terms of functional activities: The cervical flexion angle increased from 29° on the 7th day to 40° (an improvement of 37.93%); ③ In terms of psychological state: The SAS score decreased from 52 points (mild anxiety) to 42 points at discharge (normal threshold); ④ In terms of long-term efficacy: There was no recurrence during the 1-month follow-up, and the patient mastered the self-massage technique of auricular acupressure and continued to apply it.
Conclusion
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This combined treatment plan can not only relieve the symptoms of nerve root compression but also regulate emotions. Its simple operation, low cost, and high patient compliance make it suitable for wide application.
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