Hiệu quả giảm đau và cải thiện vận động cột sống của phương pháp điện trường châm kết hợp Tam tý thang trong điều trị bệnh nhân đau thần kinh hông to thể phong hàn thấp

The global prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly sciatica, presents a significant public health challenge in the 21st century, leading to substantial direct and indirect economic burdens. While traditional medicine offers diverse therapeutic approaches, both electro-long needle acupuncture and the classical Tam ty thang decoction have individually demonstrated efficacy in managing chronic conditions such as sciatica due to wind-cold-dampness pattern. However, a comprehensive and systematic evaluation of their combined effect, specifically concerning pain relief and spinal mobility improvement, remains underexplored. This study aims to address this research gap by systematically assessing the synergistic benefits of electro-long needle acupuncture integrated with Tam ty thang decoction in managing patients suffering from sciatica.

Medical professionals, particularly those specializing in traditional medicine, acupuncture, and pain management; researchers in complementary and alternative medicine; and healthcare policymakers interested in integrated treatment modalities for musculoskeletal disorders.

This academic paper presents the findings of a controlled clinical trial investigating the enhanced analgesic efficacy and **mobility improvement** achievable through the combined use of **electro-long needle acupuncture** and **Tam ty thang decoction** for patients suffering from **sciatica** attributable to a wind-cold-dampness pattern. Conducted over 14 days at a traditional medicine hospital, the study involved 60 patients equally divided into a study group (receiving the combined therapy) and a control group (receiving routine electro-acupuncture). The methodology employed a before-and-after treatment comparison to evaluate outcomes.

Key results demonstrated a statistically significant superiority for the combined therapy group. After 14 days, the study group’s average VAS score decreased remarkably to 1.17 ± 0.38, significantly lower than the control group’s 2.2 ± 0.48 (p < 0.05). Furthermore, indicators of lumbar spine flexibility, as measured by the Schober index, showed substantial improvement, reaching 4.38 ± 0.85 cm in the study group compared to 3.52 ± 0.76 cm in the control group (p < 0.05). Positive outcomes were also observed in Lasègue sign amplitude and range of motion (flexion, extension, lateral bending), with the study group achieving an 80% rate of good treatment results, significantly higher than the control group’s 50%. This robust evidence suggests that integrating **Tam ty thang** with **electro-long needle acupuncture** offers superior **pain relief** and functional recovery, providing a valuable and effective regimen for sciatica patients. This approach holds significant implications for advancing **traditional medicine** practices and improving patient care for chronic back pain conditions.