Lumbar Disc Herniation
Conditions
Interventions
Control group:Standard acupuncture therapy was administered (primarily targeting local acupoints and Ashi points, supplemented by distal points along meridians
primary points included corresponding paravertebral points, Shenshu, Dàchángshu, Huántiào, Weizhong, and Yanglingquan
auxiliary points included Mìngmén and Yaoyángguan, using fine needles with balanced tonification and dispersion techniques). Acupuncture sessions were conducted once daily, with each course lasting 7
Observation Group:The intervention involved applying the Warming and Muscle-Releasing Cupping technique on top of the standard treatment regimen.
Procedure:
1. Du Meridian Cupping: Patient in prone po
Sponsors
Weifang Medical University Affiliated Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age >= 18 years 2. Meets Western medical diagnostic criteria for lumbar disc herniation and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic criteria for cold-damp obstruction pattern. 3. No other treatments that may affect efficacy assessment within 2 months prior to enrollment. 4.No history of lumbar trauma or surgery; no traumatic lumbar examinations within the past 6 months. 5. Intact skin at the procedure site, free of redness, swelling, scars, or lesions that may affect trial results. 6. Informed consent and voluntary participation in this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with clear surgical indications requiring surgical intervention. 2. Severe osteoporosis, or history of spinal tuberculosis, spinal tumors, etc. 3. History of major medical conditions such as severe cardiovascular disease, severe hypertension, coagulation disorders, etc. 4. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy or patients with sensory impairment in the limbs. 5. Pregnant women, women planning pregnancy, or lactating women. 6. Individuals with contact allergies or sensitivity to smoke. 7. Patients with psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment who are unable to communicate effectively.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Back and leg pain;Lumbar function;Oswestry Dability Index;Clinical efficacy; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactWang Jinrong
Weifang Medical University Affiliated Hospital
Outcome results
None listed