Results of external therapy with tea-alcohol on chronic neck pain

Abstract

Background: In the clinical field, the combination of tea and alcohol, a key component of Mongolian medicine, has demonstrated practical success in treating chronic neck pain. This success is a strong foundation for our enthusiastic pursuit of further research. Aim: To evaluate the results of Mongolian medicine tea-alcohol treatment for chronic neck pain. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out by the clinical observation research method based on the Mongolian Medical Central Hospital of Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences and the Ordos Mongolian Hospital of Ordos province of Inner Mongolia, respectively. A total of 119 people with chronic neck pain participated in the study, and their pre-treatment and post-treatment pain intensity VAS assessment, pain intensity (Digital Algometer), quality of life questionnaire (EQ - 5D), and neck disability index NDI questionnaire were used to calculate the results. Results: 119 cases were included in the study, of which 45 were men (37.8), 74 were women (62.2), aged 21-65, and the average age was 45.78±10.57 years. When pain intensity was assessed by VAS score, it decreased from 5.25±0.98 before treatment to 1.55±1.08 or 29.5 per cent after treatment with statistical significance (P<0.001). But pain intensity tolerance was 929.83±188.59 before and after treatment; it was 1463.03±74.07 or increased by 63.5 per cent (P<0.001). Neck Disability Index (NDI) decreased (1.23±1.00) post-treatment compared to pre-treatment (10.53±2.81) (P<0.001). It was observed that EQ-5D (5.25±0.49) decreased (P<0.001) compared to pre-treatment (12.46±2.77) and post-treatment quality of life indicators. Conclusion: Mongolian medicinal tea-alcohol therapy is a compelling option for treating neck and spine pain. Its lack of side effects, low cost, and clinical significance make it effective in reducing pain, alleviating clinical symptoms, and enhancing quality of life.