Neural Encoding of Acupuncture Needling Sensations: Evidence from a fMRI Study

Table 3

Mann-Whitney 𝑈 tests were performed for comparing the intensity of individual sensation between the acupuncture and tactile stimulation.

Deqi	𝑍	𝑃
Pressure	−3.93	<0.001
Heaviness	−1.698	0.09
Fullness	−1.245	0.213
Numbness	−3.358	0.001
Tingling	−3.079	0.002