HIỆU QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ ĐAU DÂY THẦN KINH HÔNG TO DO THOÁT VỊ ĐĨA ĐỆM CỘT SỐNG THẮT LƯNG BẰNG Y HỌC CỔ TRUYỀN

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the effective of treating sciatica due to lumbar disc herniation using herbal medicine combined with electro- acupuncture. Methods: Prospective study, controlled clinical intervention, comparison of effectiveness before and after treatment. 60 patients regardless of  gender  or  occupation,  were  participated  in  the study, were divided into two groups: the study group used herbal medicine combined with electro - acupuncture, the control group used lectro - acupuncture. Results: After treatment, the average VAS score of the study group decreased from 5,70 ± 1,09 points to 2,17 ± 0,79 points and decreased more than the control group (from 5,57 ± 0,90 points down to 2,70 ± 0,54 points) with p < 0.05; Lumbar spine extension and range of movement improved compared to the study group, the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Conclusions: herbal medicine combined with electro - acupuncture is effective in reducing pain and improving range of movement in treating sciatica due to lumbar disc herniation.