Clinical analysis of Shenzhuo Decoction combined with massage manipulation, acupotomy and lumbar traction in treatment of lumbar disc herniation / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze the clinical effects of Shenzhuo Decoction combined with massage manipulation, acupotomy and lumbar traction in treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Methods A total of 495 cases of lumbar disc herniation from January 2015 to December 2018 were divided into the observation group and control group, with 259 and 236 cases respectively in observation and control groups. The patients in control group were only given regular massage manipulation, acupotomy and lumbar traction, and the patients in observation group were given Shenzhuo Decoction based on the treatment of control group. The clinical effects of the two groups was analyzed after 2 weeks of treatment. Results The total effective rate and JOA Score of observation group were significantly better than that in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Shenzhuo Decoction in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation has good curative effect. It has the advantages of quick curative effect and short courses of treatment with the regular massage manipulation, acupotomy and lumbar traction, which can be promoted in clinical practice as a conservative treatment for lumbar disc herniation.