Which is better for treating lumbar disc herniation, moxibustion or acupuncture?

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods are currently more easily accepted than Western medicine. After all, traditional Chinese medicine has been around in our country for thousands of years and must have its strengths. Moreover, compared with Western medicine, Chinese medicine is milder in nature and will not cause serious side effects to the body. In addition to medication, Chinese medicine treatment also includes some external physical therapies, such as acupuncture, moxibustion, etc. So, which one is better for treating lumbar disc herniation, moxibustion or acupuncture?

Lumbar disc herniation is a common spinal disease, most of which are caused by lumbar trauma and chronic strain. Acupuncture and moxibustion have the effect of relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation, and can relieve the pain and other symptoms of lumbar disc herniation. Both can be performed at the same time. For the situation you described, you should go to a regular hospital for examination as soon as possible. You can adopt Chinese medicine massage, acupuncture, and Tui Na for treatment.

Acupuncture treatment effects

Unblock meridians

The function of dredging meridians is to make blocked meridians unobstructed and play their normal physiological functions. It is the most basic and direct therapeutic effect of acupuncture. Meridians "belong to the internal organs internally and connect to the limbs externally", and circulating qi and blood is one of their main physiological functions. The meridians are blocked and the circulation of Qi and blood is obstructed, with clinical manifestations including pain, numbness, swelling, ecchymosis and other symptoms. Acupuncture selects corresponding acupoints and acupuncture techniques as well as three-edged needle pricking to induce bleeding to keep the meridians unobstructed and the flow of Qi and blood normal.

Harmonizing Yin and Yang

The function of acupuncture in harmonizing yin and yang is to transform the body from a state of imbalance between yin and yang to a state of balance, which is the ultimate goal of acupuncture treatment. The mechanism of disease occurrence is complex, but generally speaking it can be summarized as an imbalance of yin and yang. The function of acupuncture in harmonizing yin and yang is achieved through the yin and yang properties of meridians, the combination of meridian points and acupuncture techniques.

Strengthen the body and eliminate evil

The function of acupuncture and moxibustion is to strengthen the body's positive energy and expel pathogenic factors. The process of disease occurrence, development and outcome is essentially a process of struggle between good and evil. The purpose of acupuncture in treating diseases is to play its role in strengthening the body and eliminating evil.