ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of governor vessel moxibustion combined with akupotomye and acupoint application in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) of cold-damp type. MethodsA total of 90 patients with LDH of cold-damp type were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group, with 45 cases in each group. The control group was treated with conventional western medicine, and the observation group was additionally treated with governor vessel moxibustion combined with akupotomye and acupoint application on the basis of the control group′s therapy. Both groups received continuous treatment for 2 weeks. The clinical efficacy, pain severity (VAS score), lumbar vertebra function ［Oswestry disability index (ODI)］, pain mediator levels (prostaglandin E2 and 5-hydroxytryptamine) before and after treatment, and occurrence of adverse reactions during treatment were compared between the two groups. ResultsThe clinical total effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group, and the ODI score, VAS score, prostaglandin E2 level and 5-hydroxytryptamine level after treatment were lower than those of the control group (all P＜0.05). No obvious adverse reactions occurred in the two groups during treatment. ConclusionThe application of governor vessel moxibustion combined with akupotomye and acupoint application is effective in treating LDH of cold-damp type, which can improve clinical efficacy, relieve pain, improve lumbar vertebra function and reduce the levels of prostaglandin E2 and 5-hydroxytryptamine for the patients, and is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

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