Treatment of 30 Cases of Prolapse of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc by Electroacupuncture plus Tuina
- Author:
Guimei JIANG
;
Chao JIA
;
Xuefei WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Electroacupuncture;
Tuina;
Massage;
Lumbar Vertebrae;
Intervertebral Disk Displacement
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2003;1(5):54-55
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Purpose: To observe the clinical therapeutic effect of electro acupuncture plus Tuina on treating prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc. Methods: Electro -acupuncture at Jiaji(Ex-B 2) acupoints plus reduction manipulations were used to treat 30 cases of prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc. Results: After 2 courses of treatment, among the 30 cases, 8 cases were cured and 22cases got improvements, and the effective rate was 100%.Conclusion: Electroacupuncture plus reduction manipula -tions had a satisfactory effect on treating this disease;and it can significantly improve the clinical symptoms of the patients.
