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Background: Sciatica due to lumbar disc herniationis one of the most common diseases in the world as well as in Vietnam, sciatica impact on patients’ quality of life, ability to work and social interaction. Objectives: Evaluating the effects of hydro-acupuncture combined with “Than thong truc u thang” remedy in the treatment of sciatica due to lumbar disc herniation. Materials and methods: 40 patients diagnosed sciatica due to lumbar disc herniation, were examined and treated at Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital. Results: Good level occupied 52.5%; fair good level occupied 32.5%; Average goodlevel occupied 12.5%; poor level occupied 2.5%. Conclusion: This combination is a effective treatment for sciaticadue to lumbar disc herniation. Key words: Sciatica, lumbar disc herniation, hydro-acupuncture, “Than thong truc u thang” remedy |
