ReviewEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2021
Acupoints for Tension-Type Headache: A Literature Study Based on Data Mining Technology.
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- Mapping Acupoint Networks for Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Review-Based Network Analysis of Randomized Trials.Pain research & management · 2026Pooled it
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- The application of acupuncture in the management of neuropathic orofacial pain: a narrative literature review.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2025Review
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- Acupoints for Headache with Blood Stasis Syndrome: a Literature Study Based on Data Mining Technology.Journal of pain research · 2024Review
- Global Trends and Performances of Acupuncture Therapy on Bell's Palsy from 2000 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2023Review
- An Evaluation Model for the Influence Factors of Interest in Literature Courses Based on Data Analysis and Association Rules in a Small-Sample Environment.Journal of environmental and public health · 2022Article
- Similarities between Ashi acupoints and myofascial trigger points: Exploring the relationship between body surface treatment points.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2022Article
- Building Image Feature Extraction Using Data Mining Technology.Computational intelligence and neuroscience · 2022Article
- Effectiveness of Manual Therapy and Acupuncture in Tension-Type Headache: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2021Review
- Acupressure and Cognitive Training Can Improve Cognitive Functions of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Mindfulness-Based Finger Exercise for Health and Well-Being: Theory, Evidence, and Implications.Global advances in integrative medicine and healthArticle
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aimed to explore the characteristics and principles of acupoints, which were applied for treating tension-type headache (TTH).
methodsFour databases were searched for the literature studies of treating TTH with acupuncture and moxibustion up to September 1, 2020. Titles, journals, authors, key words, interventions, main acupoints, and outcomes of the included literature studies were extracted and inputted into the self-established Data Excavation Platform of Acupoint Specificity for analysis.
resultsIn total, 128 papers containing 137 prescriptions, 89 meridian acupoints, and 7 extraordinary acupoints of treating TTH with acupuncture and moxibustion were included. The total frequency of acupoints' application was 763 times. Fengchi (GB20), Baihui (GV20), Taiyang (EX-HN5), Hegu (LI4), and Taichong (LR3) were used most frequently. The acupoints in Yang meridians were utilized more than those in Yin meridians (66.1% vs. 17.8%), and the acupoints in the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang were applied most commonly. 59.9% (457/763) of the applied acupoints were on the head, face, and neck, and 31.7% (242/763) were on the four limbs. Additionally, the proportion of specific acupoints' application was 78.2% (597/763).
conclusionsThe prescription of Fengchi (GB20), Baihui (GV20), Taiyang (EX-HN5), Hegu (LI4), and Taichong (LR3) might be relatively reasonable in clinical practices of treating TTH with acupuncture, which should be verified in further studies.
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