Point stimulation with essential oils in complex effect on lumbosacral dorsopathies

The work is devoted to the analysis of the mechanisms and evaluation of the effectiveness of various methods of topical use of essential oils in dorsopathies.
Materials and methods. 90 patients (38 women and 52 men aged 40 to 75 years with exacerbation of dorsopathy at the lumbosacral level) were under observation. Along with neurological, psychological (using questionnaire methods) and electrophysiological analysis was performed, including thermography, rheovasography and ultrasound Doppler sonography of the vessels of the legs and feet. Three groups of 30 patients each were formed, in which standard treatment was performed. In addition to this, a mixture of essential oils was used in the first two groups. In the 1st group, with the use of this composition, massage of the lumbosacral zone was performed, in the 2nd group, the method of biopuncture was used, i. e., applying minimal doses of the mixture to the projection of reflexology points. In the 3rd control group, sesame oil was applied to the point area as a placebo.
Results. In the course of the work, the effectiveness of both types of true use of essential oils was confirmed, significantly exceeding the control indicators in this regard. However, stable analgesia was achieved in the 2nd group significantly earlier than in the 1st: in a proportion close to this, the final intensity of pain sensations also decreased. On the other hand, in both groups of oil use, there was a comparable improvement in zonal vascular provision, confirmed electrophysiologically.
Conclusions. During the follow-up evaluation, recurrences of dorsopathy in the control group were noted in a third of patients, whereas in the case of the use of essential oils, there were comparably fewer doses. Nevertheless, in these groups there are differences in the severity of recurring algias: in the 2nd group they increased slightly, while in others they increased to a greater extent. In addition, the data of rheovasograms testified in favor of greater stability of the results in the 2nd group. These differences can be explained by the cumulative effect inherent in the methods of reflexology and, in particular, biopuncture with essential oils.

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