Currently,TCM therapies of lumbar spinal stenosis(LSS)are summarized,mainly covering TCM internal therapy based on syndrome differentiation and treatment,TCM external therapy such as herbal external application,acupuncture,needle-knife and massage,as well as TCM comprehensive therapy including herbs plus external treatment,surgery,lumbar functional exercise,TCM comprehensive therapy could effectively relieve lumbar pain and limb numbness,improve lumbar function,meanwhile inhibit the expressions of inflammatory factors in the serum,reduce the thrombosis and speed up the patients'rehabilitation.