Clinical Observations on the Treatment of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Protrusion by Acupuncture and Tuina
- Author:
Qi ZHAO
;
Xiaogang YU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Hydro-acupuncture;
Tuina;
Intervertebral disk Displacement;
Massage
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2005;3(6):39-41
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the efficacy of acupuncture and point injection in cooperation with Tuina and reposition for treating lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion.Methods: Treatment was given by first acupuncture, then point injection and last Tuina and reposition. It was administered once daily, 6 times as a course and compared with simple Tuina and reposition. Results: Both the effective rate in the clinical treatment and the cure rate in the same period were significantly higher in the treatment group than in the control group. Conclusion: A composite treatment by acupuncture and point injection in cooperation with Tuina and reposition is better in curative effect and shorter in the course of treatment than simple Tuina and reposition.
