针灸疗法治疗腰椎间盘突出症的研究进展

Research Progress on Acupuncture Therapy for Lumbar Disc Herniation

摘要: 腰椎间盘突出症(LDH)是一种常见的脊柱疾病，给患者的生活带来诸多不便。针灸作为传统医学的瑰宝，以其安全性、有效性及经济性，在本病的治疗过程中扮演了不可或缺的角色，并得到了患者的广泛认可。作者全面梳理了近年来针灸治疗腰椎间盘突出症的研究动态，并对其进展进行了系统性综述，涵盖了电针、浮针、平衡针、热敏灸、透灸法、温针灸等多种疗法。同时，也指出了针灸治疗该病的局限性，并展望了未来的发展方向，以期更好地服务患者，提高临床疗效。

Abstract: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common spinal disease that brings many inconveniences to patients’ lives. Acupuncture, as the treasure of traditional medicine, plays an indispensable role in the treatment of this disease, with its safety, effectiveness, and economy, and it has been widely recognized by patients. The authors comprehensively reviewed the research trends of acupuncture treatment for lumbar disc herniation in recent years and systematically reviewed its progress, including electroacupuncture, Fu’s subcutaneous needling, balance acupuncture, heat-sensitive moxibustion, penetrating moxibustion, warm moxibustion, and other therapies. At the same time, it also pointed out the limitations of acupuncture treatment of the disease and looked forward to the future development direction in order to better serve patients and improve clinical efficacy.