Effect of application of acupuncture and moxibustion in rehabilitation treatment of patients with lumbago and leg pain

Abstract

Objective To analyze the effect application of acupuncture and moxibustion in rehabilitation treatment of patients with lumbago and leg pain. Methods Ninety-two patients with lumbago and leg pain who were treated in our hospital from February, 2017 to February, 2018 were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group, with 46 cases in each group. The control group were treated with conventional western medicine; in addition, the observation group were treated with acupuncture and rehabilitation. The total effective rates, VAS scores and quality of life of the two groups were compared. Results The total effective rate of the observation group was 93.5%, and that of the control group 71.7% (P<0.05). 30 days after the treatment, the VAS score was lower and the life quality scores were better in the observation group than in the control group (all P<0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture and moxibustion combined with rehabilitation therapy in the treatment of patients with lumbago and leg pain has a significant effect, and can effectively alleviate their pain and improve their quality of life. Key words: Lumbago and leg pain; Rehabilitation therapy; Acupuncture and moxibustion; Pain