ĐÁNH GIÁ HIỆU QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ ĐAU THẦN KINH TỌA BẰNG ĐIỆN CHÂM VÀ BÀI THUỐC ĐỘC HOẠT TANG KÝ SINH TRONG ĐIỀU TRỊ KẾT HỢP VỚI DƯỠNG SINH

Abstract

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of electroacupuncture combined with the traditional herbal formula Duhuo Jisheng Tang, with or without Nguyen Van Huong qigong exercises, in treating sciatica due to lumbar spondylosis. Methods: A controlled clinical intervention study was conducted on 70 inpatients diagnosed with sciatica caused by lumbar spondylosis at the Traditional Medicine Hospital of Hue City. Patients were divided into two groups: Group 1 (with qigong) and Group 2 (without qigong), and were evaluated before and after 17 days of treatment. Results: After 17 days, Group 1 showed greater pain reduction compared with Group 2 (−3.32 vs −2.23 points on the VAS; p<0.01), and normalization of the Lasègue angle (71.3° vs 66.7°; p<0.01). Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in the Schober index, lumbar range of motion, and ODI scores (p<0.01). Traditional medicine syndromes improved more markedly in Group 1 (p<0.05). No adverse effects were reported from electroacupuncture, the herbal formula, or qigong exercises. Conclusion: Electroacupuncture combined with Duhuo Jisheng Tang and Nguyen Van Huong qigong is an effective and safe approach for the treatment of sciatica due to lumbar spondylosis.