Treatment of lumbar disc herniation with traditional Chinese medicine

The main points of TCM treatment of lumbar disc herniation are as follows: 1. Traditional Chinese medicine is administered orally and externally. Traditional Chinese medicine has the functions of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, diminishing inflammation, relieving pain, dredging meridians and promoting functional recovery, which can relieve pain, shorten the course of disease and enhance the clinical efficacy of treating lumbar disc herniation. Second, traction therapy. Pelvic traction can increase the width of intervertebral space, reduce the internal pressure of intervertebral disc, make the protruding part of intervertebral disc retract, and reduce the stimulation and oppression to nerve roots. Third, massage therapy. It can relieve muscle contracture and reduce the pressure in the intervertebral disc, but intense massage will lead to the aggravation of the disease, so be careful. Fourth, acupuncture treatment. Acupoints of Du Meridian, Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian and Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian are selected to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and relax muscles and collaterals. There are also small needle knife, cupping and acrobatic therapy, and you can choose one or more of them. In clinical practice, the effect of diversified comprehensive treatment is satisfactory, which further improves the overall treatment level of disc herniation.