International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective To thoroughly investigate and meticulously observe the clinical efficacy and impact on pain scores of the integrated traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture treatment protocol in the management of cervical, shoulder, lumbar, and leg pain disorders, aiming to provide theoretical and practical references for clinical research. Methods The study period was from September 2023 to September 2024, with the analyzed samples all derived from patients with cervical, shoulder, lumbar, and leg pain admitted to the hospital during this period. A total of 96 cases were enrolled, and to meet the requirements of this trial, a red-green ball grouping method was employed to arrange the groups, with 48 cases (n=48) assigned to each group, designated as the control group and the study group. The former received conventional treatment, while the latter received the integrated TCM acupuncture treatment protocol. Clinical data and related information were collected and analyzed to evaluate and compare the effects and differences between the two treatment protocols. The comparison included: clinical efficacy, pain scores (Visual Analogue Scale, VAS), and incidence of adverse reactions. Results Statistical analysis revealed that the overall efficacy of the study group was 95.83%, significantly higher than the control group's 77.08%. The incidence of adverse reactions was 4.17%, significantly lower than the control group's 10.42%, with a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). Conclusion For patients with cervical, shoulder, lumbar, and leg pain, the integrated TCM acupuncture treatment protocol is recommended as the preferred choice among clinical treatment options. This approach not only effectively improves overall therapeutic outcomes and reduces pain scores but also ensures treatment safety and lowers the incidence of adverse reactions, demonstrating significant clinical value and warranting widespread adoption.

Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture; Comprehensive treatment; Neck, shoulder, lumbar, and leg pain; Clinical efficacy; Pain rating; Influence