Clinical Observation on Treatment of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation with Electroacupuncture on Jiaji (Ex-B 2) Points plus Traction: A Clinical Report of 30 Cases
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Observation on Treatment of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation with Electroacupuncture on Jiaji (Ex-B 2) Points plus Traction: A Clinical Report of 30 Cases
- Author:
Jingping MU
;
Jianming CHENG
;
Jinbo AO
;
Jun WANG
;
Dagui ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Intervertebral Disk Displacement;
Electroacupuncture;
Traction
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2007;5(1):44-47
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of treating herniation of lumbar intervertebral disc with electroacupuncture on Jiaji(Ex-B 2) points plus 3-D traction. Methods: To allocate 90 cases randomly into three groups and adopt therapies of 3-D traction, electroacupuncture on Jiaji(Ex-B 2) points and comprehensive method (combination of electroacupuncture on Jiaji(Ex-B 2) points and 3-D traction) and then compare the pre-treatment and post-treatment result with scores of clinical symptoms and clinical efficacy. Results: After 4-week treatment, the group of comprehensive therapy showed better effect than the other two groups. Conclusions:Electroacupuncture on Jiaji(Ex-B 2) points plus 3-D traction has positive effect on herniation of lumbar intervertebral disc.
