To observe the relation between the course and therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture in treating prolapse of lumbar intervertebral discs, and the different effects improved by electroacupuncture between different clinical symptoms of lumbar intervertebral discs, according to the symptoms of lumbago, pain of leg or pains of both lower back and leg, the cases were divided into different therapeutic groups. Every group was treated for three courses of treatment. There was a significant difference between the therapeutic effect and the course of treatment (P＜0.01). There was a difference between the symptoms and the therapeutic effects (P＜0.05). Among the clinical symptoms of lumbar intervertebral disc improved by electroacupuncture,lumbago was most obvious, pain of leg was worst. The therapeutic effect of the second course of treatment was relatively marked.

Moxibustion was used in predominance in acute stage. Shallow needling technique plus electricstimulation was used in the restoration stage. Comprehensive therapy of acupuncture and massage was used in the sequels stage. 21 cases were cured in the acute stage. 101 cases were cured in the restoration stage.10 cases were cured in the sequels stage. The results indicate that the restoration stage is a key moment for treatment of peripheral facial paralysis.