Electroacupuncture (EA) is widely applied in clinical therapy for spinal cord injury (SCI). However, the associated molecular mechanism has yet to be elucidated. The current study aimed to investigate the underlying mechanism of electroacupuncture in neurological repair after spinal cord injury. Firstly, we investigated the role of electroacupuncture in the …
Read More »Electroacupuncture and moxibustion reduces urinary retention caused by a spinal cord injury
Background: Urinary retention is one of the most frequent complications of spinal cord injuries and negatively impacts patient satisfaction and quality of life. Acupuncture as an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has recently drawn widespread attention for its potential in the management of urinary retention. However, there are many …
Read More »The use of electroacupuncture and stem cells for spinal cord injury
The incidence and disability rate of spinal cord injury worldwide are high, imposing a heavy burden on patients. Considerable research efforts have been directed toward identifying new strategies to effectively treat SCI. Governor Vessel electro-acupuncture, used in traditional Chinese medicine, combines acupuncture with modern electrical stimulation. It has been shown …
Read More »Electroacupuncture helps with spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injury is one of the serious central nervous system injuries and the incidence of spinal cord injury continues to increase. Previous studies have indicated that electroacupuncture is beneficial for promoting recovery after spinal cord injury. In the present study, we attempted to evaluate how electroacupuncture can promote the …
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