Abstract: ObjectiveTo evaluate the therapeutic effect of three different recovery treatments on herniation of lumbar intervertebral disc.Methods156 cases were divided into three groups, traction of lumbar (Group A, n=52), traction compared with physical therapy(Group B, n=52), traction with massage and electroacupuncture therapy(Group C,n=52). Before and after treatment, the clinical symptoms and signs were assessed and compared. ResultsThe efficiency of alleviative pain and the index of function improvement of lumbar vetebra were higher in Group B, C than that in Group A (P<0.05), higher in Group C than that in Group B (P<0.05).ConclusionThe traction of lumbar with massage and electroacupuncture is preferably effective, and the manual reduction plays an important role.

Key words: herniation of lumbar intervertebral disc, traction, physical therapy, massage, electroacupuncture