Non-operative Therapy for Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Discs

• Published in: Journal of acupuncture and tuina science Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 33 - 37
• Main Author: 章家福 陈文华 肖元春
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg Springer Nature B.V 01.04.2004
• Subjects: 功能锻炼; 腰椎功能; 腰椎间盘突出症; 针刺治疗; 骨牵引
• ISSN: 1672-3597; 1993-0399
• DOI: 10.1007/BF02877104

Objective: To analyze the short-term and long-term effects of non-operative therapy in the treatment of prolapsed lumbar intervertebral discs.Methods: One hundred and sixty-five subjects were randomized in single-blind method into traction group (A), Tuina group (B), and Tuina and exercise group (C); after 2 courses of treatment, the short-term effects were evaluated. Moreover, 102 cases with significant short-term effects were randomized in single-blind method into exercise group (D) and control group (E). The relapse rates in the two groups were survey one year after treatment; and the lumbar functions were assessed respectively six months and twelve months after treatment.Results: Groups B and C had obviously better effects than group A (χ2=8.359,P<0.01); the relapse rate after one year was strikingly lower in group D than group E (χ2=12.631,P<0.01).Conclusion: Tuina plus functional exercise is an effective method in the prevention and treatment of prolapsed lumbar intervertebral dises.