SO SÁNH HIỆU QUẢ CỦA PHÁC ĐỒ THỦY CHÂM KẾT HỢP ĐA PHƯƠNG PHÁP TRONG ĐIỀU TRỊ ĐAU LƯNG DO THOÁI HÓA CỘT SỐNG THẮT LƯNG

Abstract

Background: Lumbar spine degeneration is a chronic condition that progresses slowly and often without obvious symptoms over time. The condition typically develops insidiously over time and is commonly associated with persistent low back pain, reduced mobility, and a significant decline in patients’ quality of life. In current clinical practice, the integration of traditional medicine with physical therapy interventions has been widely adopted and has shown promising therapeutic outcomes. Objectives: To compare the therapeutic effectiveness of a combined regimen consisting of aquapuncture, electroacupuncture, lumbar spinal traction, and Vphonstar with that of electroacupuncture, lumbar spinal traction, and Vphonstar alone in patients with low back pain due to lumbar spondylosis. Materials and methods: A total of 96 patients diagnosed with lumbar spondylosis who received inpatient treatment at Tien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital were enrolled in the study. The study was conducted as a randomized controlled clinical trial. Results: After 14 days of treatment, patients in the intervention group showed significant improvements, the VAS score decreased from 6.75 ± 0.67 to 1.02 ± 0.81; the Schober index increased from 11.33 ± 0.66 to 13.98 ± 0.47; and the ODI decreased from 68.54 ± 0.66% to 20.63 ± 9.36%. Lumbar spine range of motion also improved. The intervention group showed greater improvement than the control group in VAS, Schober, ODI scores, and range of motion, with statistical significance (p<0.05). Conclusions: The addition of aquapuncture to electroacupuncture, lumbar spinal traction, and Vphonstar improved outcomes in patients with low back pain secondary to lumbar spondylosis.