Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture with seven
acupoint-penetrating needles on patients with
cervical spondylosis. Patients and methods: Sixty patients with
cervical spondylosis were grouped using computer-generated random numbers. Group A (
n=30) received acupuncture with seven
acupoint-penetrating needles combined with
traction. Group B (
n=30) received acupuncture of non-relevant
acupuncture points combined with
traction. Clinical efficacy and changes in the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores in the two groups were compared. Results: The total effective rate was significantly higher in group A (90.0%) than in group B (76.6%) (P<0.05). The VAS, NDI, and PSQI scores of the two groups
after treatment were significantly lower than scores before treatment (P<0.05).
After treatment, the NDI and PSQI scores of group A were significantly lower than those in group B (P<0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture using seven
acupoint-penetrating needles combined with
traction was more effective, reduced
neck pain, and improved sleep quality in patients with
cervical spondylosis compared to acupuncture of non-relevant
acupuncture points.