Objective:To observe the effect of Zhima Decoction combined with acupuncture and chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy(CSR).Methods:Sixty-two cases were randomly divided into two groups,with 31 cases in each group.Both groups were treated with chiropractic manipulation combined with acupuncture,and the observation group was treated with limb hemp prescription.Results:The total effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the NDI score and VAS score of the observation group were lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the extension,flexion,lateral flexion and rotation of the cervical spine in the observation group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the scores of shoulder,neck and arm pain,numbness,limited activity and neck tenderness in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Zhima Decoction combined with acupuncture and chiropractic manipulation is effective in the treatment of CSR.
Cervical spondylosis of nerve root typeZhima DecoctionAcupunctureChiropractic manipulation