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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/6/1719 |
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