ĐÁNH GIÁ HIỆU QUẢ HỖ TRỢ ĐIỀU TRỊ ĐAU THẮT LƯNG DO THOÁI HÓA CỘT SỐNG BẰNG PHƯƠNG PHÁP ÁP THUỐC TẠI HUYỆT VỊ

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the results of supporting the treatment of low back pain caused by osteoarthritis with wind, cold, and dampness by acupoint herbal patching. Subjects and methods: Clinical intervention study with a control group, a random sampling of 60 patients were diagnosed with low back pain due to spondylosis with cold dampness and divided into 2 groups, the research group used electroacupuncture with acupoint herbal patching, while the control group used only electroacupuncture. Result: 86.6% of patients in the reseach group achieved good and effective results after the treatment; the VAS score reduced from 5.6 before the treatment to 1.3 after the study; the Schober index raised from 2 cm to 4.1 cm after the treatment; the ODI score raised from 5.8 to 13.3 after the treatment, difference is statistically significant. Conclusion: The acupoint herbal patching was effective in supporting the treatment of low back pain due to spondylosis.