ObjectiveTo explore the effect of akupotomye treatment of discogenic sciatica under the guidance of Shujin theory. MethodsA total of 60 patients with discogenic sciatica were selected as the research objects, and they were randomly divided into a study group and a control group, with 30 cases in each group. The study group was treated with akupotomye under the guidance of Shujin theory, once every 5 days, twice as a course of treatment, a total of 2 courses of treatment. The control group was treated with conventional acupuncture, 5 times a week, 10 times as a course of treatment, a total of 2 courses of treatment. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score before and after treatment and total effective rate were compared between the two groups. ResultsBefore treatment, there were no statistically significant differences in VAS and JOA scores between the two groups (all P＞0.05). After treatment, the two groups had lower VAS scores and higher JOA scores than those before treatment, the study group had lower VAS score and higher JOA score than those of the control group, with statistically significant differences (all P＜0.05). The total effective rate of the study group was 93.33 %, which was higher than that of the control group (73.33%), with a statistically significant difference (P＜0.05). ConclusionUnder the guidance of Shujin theory, the application of akupotomye in the treatment of discogenic sciatica has significant effect, which can effectively relieve pain symptoms, improve lumbar function, with high clinical application value.

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