Research Progress on the Mechanism of Acupuncture Treatment for Sciatica
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Sciatic neuralgia, a prevalent neuropathic pain condition, has been the focus of numerous clinical studies. Current treatment methods for sciatica encompass acupuncture, catgut embedding at acupoint, physical therapy and surgery. Among these, acupuncture therapy has demonstrated notable therapeutic efficacy, not only in alleviating pain symptoms but also in effectively managing the progression of the disease. Notably, acupuncture therapy exhibits a low recurrence rate and is characterised by a high degree of safety. The aim of this paper is to review the research literature on the mechanism of acupuncture in treating neuropathic pain at home and abroad in recent years, and to summarise its mechanism from the perspectives of the spinal cord, centre and periphery, in order to provide a theoretical basis for clinical acupuncture treatment of sciatica.
Authors: Hanbo Xu, Wan Wei, Tong Ke, Jiming Jin, Xintong Wu, Chao Lu
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408117181