Non-operative Therapy for Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Discs
- Author:
Jiafu ZHANG
;
Wenhua CHEN
;
Yuanchun XIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Intervertebral disk Displacement;
Tuina;
Massage;
Traction
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2004;2(2):33-37
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To analyze the short-term and long-term effects of non-operative therapy in the treatment of prolapsed lumbar intervertebral discs. Methods: One hundred and sixty-five subjects were randomized in single-blind method into traction group (A), Tuina group (B), and Tuina and exercise group (C); after 2 courses of treatment, the short-term effects were evaluated. Moreover, 102 cases with significant short-term effects were randomized in single-blind method into exercise group (D) and control group (E). The relapse rates in the two groups were survey one year after treatment; and the lumbar functions were assessed respectively six months and twelve months after treatment. Results: Groups B and C had obviously better effects than group A (χ2=8.359, P＜0.01); the relapse rate after one year was strikingly lower in group D than group E (χ2=12.631, P＜0.01). Conclusion: Tuina plus functional exercise is an effective method in the prevention and treatment of prolapsed lumbar intervertebral discs.
