Tác dụng điều trị mất ngủ của phương pháp tập luyện dưỡng sinh Nguyễn Văn Hưởng ở người bệnh hội chứng cổ vai cánh tay

Non-organic insomnia is a prevalent health concern, frequently coexisting with musculoskeletal disorders such as cervicobrachial syndrome. This comorbidity significantly diminishes patients' quality of life and is known to perpetuate and intensify pain through a complex pain-insomnia cycle. While various therapeutic approaches, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions like yoga and meditation, are available, the potential of traditional health-preserving exercises warrants further investigation. The Nguyen Van Huong health-preserving exercise, a method rooted in traditional medicine and modern rehabilitation, has shown promising results in addressing musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. However, a systematic evaluation of its specific impact on insomnia in patients with cervicobrachial syndrome is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to assess the therapeutic effect of the Nguyen Van Huong health-preserving exercise on improving sleep quality in individuals suffering from both insomnia and cervicobrachial syndrome.

Các chuyên gia y tế (bác sĩ, nhà trị liệu), nhà nghiên cứu trong lĩnh vực y học cổ truyền và phục hồi chức năng, cùng với bệnh nhân quan tâm đến liệu pháp không dùng thuốc cho chứng mất ngủ và hội chứng cổ vai cánh tay.

This clinical interventional study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the Nguyen Van Huong health-preserving exercise in improving sleep quality and reducing pain in patients presenting with both non-organic insomnia and cervicobrachial syndrome. A cohort of 50 inpatients, aged 38 to 80 years, underwent a 15-day treatment regimen that combined standard electro-acupuncture and acupressure massage with the Nguyen Van Huong health-preserving exercise. The methodology involved a pre- and post-treatment comparison, assessing key indicators such as average sleep duration, sleep onset latency, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores. The results demonstrated a statistically significant therapeutic effect across all measured parameters. Post-treatment, average sleep duration remarkably increased from 3.54 to 5.26 hours, while sleep onset latency significantly decreased from 80.80 to 42.60 minutes. Furthermore, patients experienced a substantial reduction in PSQI scores, dropping from 17.22 to 12.26 points, and VAS pain scores improved from 5.80 to 3.30 points, indicating alleviation of both sleep disturbances and pain. These findings underscore the applied value of the Nguyen Van Huong health-preserving exercise as a non-pharmacological, easily implementable intervention, particularly beneficial for elderly patients susceptible to risks associated with sedative medications. Its integration into existing traditional medicine and rehabilitation protocols could optimize treatment outcomes, foster patient self-management, and reduce long-term healthcare burdens, promoting a holistic approach to managing the complex interplay between insomnia and cervicobrachial syndrome.