Hiệu quả giảm đau của phương pháp tập McKenzie kết hợp hoàn Độc hoạt tang ký sinh, điện châm trong điều trị đau thắt lưng do thoái hóa cột sống

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of McKenzie exercises combined with Doc hoat tang ky sinh pills and electroacupuncture in treating lumbar spondylosis-induced low back pain.

Subjects and methods: A controlled clinical study comparing pre- and post-treatment outcomes was conducted in 60 patients diagnosed with lumbar spondylosis, who were treated as inpatients at Thanh Hoa Traditional Medicine Hospital between April and September 2025. The study group received electroacupuncture combined with McKenzie exercises and Doc hoat tang ky sinh pills, while the control group received electroacupuncture and Doc hoat tang ky sinh pills only. Pain intensity was assessed using VAS, and functional improvement in daily living activities was evaluated using the ODI at D₀ ,D₁₀, D₂₀

Results: After 20 days of treatment, the mean VAS score in the study group decreased from 5.83 ± 0.38 to 0.95 ± 0.72, while in the control group it decreased from 5.80 ± 0.41 to 1.48 ± 0.91. The reduction in pain intensity was significantly greater in the study group compared to the control group (p<0.05). Complete pain relief was achieved in 76.7% of patients in the study group, compared with 46.7% in the control group. Functional outcomes also improved significantly, with 70% of patients in the study group reporting no limitation in daily activities according to the ODI (p<0.05).

Conclusion: The combination of McKenzie exercises, electroacupuncture, and Doc hoat tang ky sinh pills provides significant pain reduction and functional recovery in patients with lumbar spondylosis.