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Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture
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The scope of this journal encompasses various aspects of science in the field of Acupuncture, such as Acupuncture, Acupressure, Moxibustion, Tuina, and Herbal Medicine. The Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture accepts contributions from all over the world. All accepted articles will be published openly and will be freely available to all readers with global reach and coverage.
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The Effect of Electroacupuncture and Gua Sha on Reducing Pain Scale and Neck Disability in Neck Pain Cases at Siligita Husada Independent Acupuncture Practice Putra, I Nyoman Rama Saitri; Badri, Sholichan; Nugraha, Nurtama Aditya
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i1.42

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Neck pain is one of the musculoskeletal disorders due to several causative factors, one of which is ergonomic factors at work. Electroacupuncture and gua sha therapy have been widely used as alternative treatment methods to help reduce pain and improve functional ability in neck pain. This study aims to determine the effect of electroacupuncture and gua sha on reducing pain scale and neck disability. This study employed a double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a true experimental design. A total of 34 subjects were selected using simple random sampling from a population of 40, with 6 additional participants prepared as reserves. The intervention group received electroacupuncture at points GB 20 (Fengchi), GB 21 (Jianjing), and Gua Sha, while the control group received only electroacupuncture at GB 20 and GB 21. Pain intensity and neck disability were measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) before and after 10 sessions of therapy. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate tests, including tests of normality, homogeneity, and hypothesis testing, to assess the effectiveness of the interventions. Both the intervention group (electroacupuncture combined with Gua Sha) and the control group (electroacupuncture only) showed a significant reduction in pain intensity and neck disability, as measured by the NRS and NDI scores (p < 0.05). However, the reduction was greater in the intervention group, indicating a more pronounced effect when Gua Sha was added to electroacupuncture therapy. combination of electroacupuncture with Gua Sha provides greater clinical benefits compared to electroacupuncture alone
Effect of Combination of Infrared Knee Therapy with Ear Acupuncture and Local Point Electroacupuncture on Pain Scale in Knee Pain Patients at Puskesmas Baki Sukoharjo Syamila, Fathia Dini; Sumanto; Muthiah, Nurmila; Eka Putri, Kurnia
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i2.43

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Joint disorders are common in the knee and result in pain and limitation of motion. Knee pain can signi-ficantly reduce people's quality of life. This disorder can be complained of starting from a productive age to the elderly. The etiology of knee pain is complex, one of which is the age factor. Acupuncture therapy can reduce several cases of musculoskeletal disorders, one of which is knee pain. This study aims to determine the effect of a combination of knee infrared therapy with ear acupuncture and local point electroacupuncture on the pain scale in knee pain patients at Puskesmas Baki Sukoharjo. This study used a type of quantitative research with a “Quasi-Experimental” research design. This study was divided into two treatment groups, namely the first group of ear acupuncture therapy combined with knee infrared, and the second group of local point electroacupuncture. This study started from February to March 2025 for 4 weeks and was conduct¬ed at Puskesmas Baki Sukoharjo. The results of the Wilcoxon test obtained a ρ value of 0.001, and the Mann-Whitney test obtained a ρ value of 0.011. These results indicate that there is an effect of a combination of knee infrared therapy with ear acupuncture and local point electroacupuncture on the pain scale in knee pain patients at Puskesmas Baki Sukoharjo. This means ear acupuncture therapy combined with knee infrared and local point electroacupuncture on knee pain cases showed significant results in reducing the pain scale (VAS) in patients at Puskesmas Baki Sukoharjo.
Effect of Combined Local-Point Electroacupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture Therapy on Pain Scale and Straight Leg Raise (SLR) Changes in Farmers with Radiating Low Back Pain at the Healthy Family Independent Acupuncture Practice, Kepahiang, Bengkulu sufi, varradiba; Eka Putri, Kurnia; Widyastari, Sri; Aulia Abdullah, Dona
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i2.44

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Low back pain radiating to the legs, or radiculopathy, is a condition that involves multiple nerve roots, resulting in pain as well as motor and sensory disturbances. Electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture are known to reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines and stimulate the release of serotonin, norepinephrine, and endorphins, thereby accelerating the healing process of radiating low back pain. This study aimed to determine the effect of combined local-point electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture therapy on changes in pain scale (NRS) and straight leg raise (SLR) among farmers with radiating low back pain at the Healthy Family Independent Acupuncture Practice, Kepahiang, Bengkulu. A quasi-experimental design with a two-group pre-test–post-test approach was employed, using a purposive sampling technique. The results showed that the combination of electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture significantly affected changes in pain scale and straight leg raise (SLR) (p <0.001). The average reduction in NRS was 3.3, while the average increase in SLR was 33%. In conclusion, combined local-point electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture therapy significantly improved pain scale and straight leg raise (SLR) outcomes among farmers with radiating low back pain
The Effect of Acupuncture Therapy with a Combination of Moxibustion in Cases of Low Back Pain on Changes in Pain Scale in Mekarjaya Village, Indramayu Regency Rina, Asfarina Fajri; Eka Putri, Kurnia; Nugraha, Nurtama Aditya
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i2.45

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Low back pain is a musculoskeletal disorder caused by abnormalities or dysfunctions in the muscles and tendons, often triggered by excessive physical activity or work that demands high energy and muscle strength, thereby increasing the risk of musculoskeletal injury. This study aimed to determine the effect of acupuncture therapy combined with moxibustion on changes in pain scale among patients with low back pain in Mekarjaya Village, Indramayu Regency. Using a quasi-experimental design with two groups (pretest–posttest), 32 subjects were divided into an acupuncture-only group and an acupuncture plus moxibustion group. Pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and after the intervention, and data were analyzed using the Mann–Whitney and Wilcoxon tests. The results showed a significant decrease in NRS pain scores after the intervention in both groups (p < 0.050). The Mann–Whitney test revealed a significant difference between the two groups (p = 0.001), with the combination therapy group showing a greater reduction in pain than the acupuncture-only group. Thus, acupuncture therapy combined with moxibustion is more effective than acupuncture therapy alone in reducing low back pain and may serve as an effective complementary approach for managing this condition.
Effect of Acupuncture Therapy and Ear Apex Bloodletting on Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients at Posyandu Sumberejo Village, Bonang District, Demak Regency Niha, Nihayatut Taqiyyah; Presetya, Hanung; Yatmihatun, Sri; Zulaika, Chusnul
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i2.46

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Hypertension is a condition where the measurement results of systolic blood pressure are ≥140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg. The prevalence of hypertension in Demak Regency is 76.7%, the second highest in Central Java. Acupuncture therapy and ear apex bloodletting are nonpharmacological treatments that can be used to treat hypertension. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of acupuncture therapy and ear apex bloodletting on hypertension cases at Posyandu Lansia Desa Sumberejo, Bonang District, Demak Regency. This study used a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design with a two-group pretest-posttest design. This study used 30 samples that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, which were divided into 15 people per group. The first group of acupuncture therapy, the second group of acupuncture therapy, and ear apex bloodletting. Mann-Whitney test results showed sig. <0050 in the acupuncture and bloodletting therapy group on systolic blood pressure. Wilcoxon test results show both groups get sig results. <0.05, which indicates that there is an effect on blood pressure from group I and II treatments. In conclusion, acupuncture and ear apex bloodletting are more effective in reducing systolic blood pressure
Effectiveness of Acupuncture Therapy in Combination with Rosella Tea on Changes in Blood Pressure in Hypertension Cases in Krajan, Mojosongo Ayu, Nur Wahyu Ningtyas; Zulaika, Chusnul; Sholihah, Imrok Atus; Badri, Sholichan
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i2.47

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Hypertension is high blood pressure with systolic values above 140 mmHg and diastolic values above 90 mmHg. Acupuncture therapy with a combination of rosella tea steeping is a nonpharmacological treatment that has been shown to have an effect in lowering blood pressure. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of acupuncture therapy with a combination of Rosella tea steeping on changes in blood pressure in cases of hypertension in Krajan Hamlet, Mojosongo. This study used a "Quasi-Experimental Design" research design with a nonequivalent control group design method. The number of research subjects was 32 people with a purposive sampling technique, which was divided into a control group (consumption of rosella tea brew) and an experimental group (acupuncture combination of rosella tea brew). The results of the Mann-Whitney test obtained a significance value of p<0.001, so Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. In conclusion, acupunc­ture therapy with a combination of rosella tea brewing shows significant results in reducing blood pressure in cases of hypertension in Krajan Hamlet, Mojosongo.
Integrative Therapy for Smile Lines: An Experimental Study of the Combination of Acupuncture and Aloe Vera Gel Syafira Mahrunnisa, Hanum; Endah Happy Patriyani, Ros; Tri Haryanto, Joko; Aditya Nugrahai, Nurtama
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i2.48

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The desire to look young is commonly felt by middle-aged women as wrinkles appear, including in the smile line area. The increasing number of elderly people in Sukoharjo has an impact on the prevalence of skin aging problems. Acupuncture and aloe vera gel are known to improve skin elasticity, but there has been no research that combines the two for smile line wrinkles. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of aloe vera gel combination acupuncture therapy on the scale of wrinkles in the smile line. This study used a quantitative research type with a quasy-experimental research design with a two-group pretest posttest design. The sample consisted of 42 research subjects, divided into two groups, namely the acupuncture therapy group combined with aloe vera gel, and the acupuncture therapy group with 21 research subjects each. The results of the Independent T-Test from the data on changes in the scale of wrinkles in the smile line area obtained a p value> 0.05. This means that there is no significant difference in acupuncture therapy combined with aloe vera gel. So it can be concluded that both groups showed changes in the scale of wrinkles in the smile line area. Both groups showed effective results in reducing the scale of wrinkles in the smile line area, but there was no significant difference.
Effectiveness of Acupuncture Therapy ST36 Zusanli ST40 Fenglong GV2O Baihui with a Combination of Cupping GV14 Dazhui in Patients with Hypertension in Simpang Luas Village, Sungai Are District, Ogan Komering Regency, South Ulu Lestari, Okda; Purwanto; Sumanto; Mutiah, Nurmila
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i2.50

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Hypertension is one of the most significant health problems in the world. This condition is characterized by increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure that can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Treatment of hyper­tension generally uses anti-hypertensive drugs, but long-term use may cause side effects. This research is a quantitative research with a Quasi-Experimental design. The research subjects amounted to 40 people who were divided into two groups. Group I acupuncture therapy and group II acupuncture and cupping therapy. The results of data analysis using the Mann-Whitney test obtained a p-value of 0.004. This shows that the p<0.05 value means that cupping combination acupuncture therapy is effective in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients in Simpang Luas Village, Sungai Are District, Ogan Komerig Regency, South Ulu.

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