Changes in resting‐state functional connectivity in nonacute sciatica with acupuncture modulation: A preliminary study

Aims To investigate the functional connectivity (FC) in nonacute sciatica and the neuronal correlation of acupuncture analgesia. Methods A prospective study employing resting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging was conducted. Twelve sciatica patients were enrolled to receive six or 18 acupoints of acupuncture treatment twice a week for 4 weeks. Regional homogeneity (ReHo) and seed‐based FC were performed. Results Regional homogeneity...