Acupuncture Treatment Modulates the Connectivity of Key Regions of the Descending Pain Modulation and Reward Systems in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

Acupuncture Treatment Modulates the Connectivity of Key Regions of the Descending Pain Modulation and Reward Systems in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a common disorder with unsatisfactory treatment options. Acupuncture has emerged as a promising method for treating cLBP. However, the mechanism underlying acupuncture remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the modulation effects of acupuncture on resting sta...

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Main Authors: Siyi Yu, Ana Ortiz, Randy L. Gollub, Georgia Wilson, Jessica Gerber, Joel Park, Yiting Huang, Wei Shen, Suk-Tak Chan, Ajay D. Wasan, Robert R. Edwards, Vitaly Napadow, Ted J. Kaptchuk, Bruce Rosen, Jian Kong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
acupuncture
chronic low back pain
descending pain modulation system
reward network
functional connectivity
PAG
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/6/1719

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https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/6/1719

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