Table 2 Frequency of deqi sensations in the three groups
Sensations | SP6 acupuncture group | GB39 control group | Nonacupoint control group | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(N = 23) | (N = 26) | (N = 11) | ||
Soreness | 11 (47.83%) | 16 (61.54%) | 5 (45.45%) | 0.533 |
Numbness | 12 (52.17%) | 11 (42.31%) | 6 (54.55%) | 0.710 |
Heaviness | 15 (65.22%) | 20 (76.92%) | 8 (72.73%) | 0.660 |
Warmth | 8 (34.78%) | 7 (26.92%) | 1 (0.90%) | 0.285 |
Cold | 7 (30.43%) | 4 (15.38%) | 0 (0%) | 0.088 |
Dull pain | 15 (65.22%) | 17 (65.38%) | 5 (45.45%) | 0.473 |
Sharp pain | 15 (65.22%) | 21 (80.77%) | 9 (81.82%) | 0.385 |