Research progress of treatment of prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disc by acupuncture and moxibustion

This article reviewed information related to the treatment of lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion by acupuncture and moxibustion in recent 10 years, so as to grasp the current situation of this specific topic and provide the reference evidence for the further study. According to the related professional literature of acupuncture and moxibustion, the authors found that acupuncture and moxibustion therapy had definite therapeutic effect on the lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion. But most clinical reports were retrospective and had no uniform therapeutic effect criteria, interfering with the screening of the best therapeutic plan. The authors suggested that the study of action mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion and the clinical prospective survey should be intensified. WU Yao-chi, senior consultant doctor, member of the editorial committee ofShanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, member of standing committee of Shanghai Acupuncture and Moxibustion Academy. Mainly engaged in treating prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc with acupuncture. Translator: ZHU Zhong-chun