2.1.2. Exclusion of Volunteers
hepato-cholecystopathy, hernia, numbness, paralysis, cervicobrachial disorder, cardiac disease, neck/shoulder stiffness
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME, CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS, CARDIAC DISEASE, DISEASES, CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE
Patients who met the following criteria were excluded.
Patients with a plan within 24 h to receive acupuncture, massage, medication or any other treatment for neck/shoulder stiffness.Patients with a plan within 24 h to do self-care for neck/shoulder stiffness, e.g., exercise, stretching and/or supplements.Patients who had been diagnosed with any of the following diseases: cervical spondylosis, cervical hernia of the intervertebral disk, cervicobrachial disorder, thoracic outlet syndrome, hepato-cholecystopathy, high blood pressure, cerebrovascular disease, or cardiac disease [Patients who had any neurological symptoms, such as paralysis or numbness in the neck, shoulder or upper extremities.Patients who were diagnosed with diseases that produce neck/shoulder stiffness according to the last annual medical examination.Systolic blood pressure was over 140 mmHg and/or diastolic pressure was over 90 mmHg just before the treatment.