Lumbar disc herniation belongs to the category of lumbago in traditional Chinese medicine, how many courses of acupuncture and cupping treatment will be effective needs to be decided according to the patient’s condition, physical fitness and so on. It is not possible to generalize. Most patients with lumbar disc herniation suffer from lumbago and sciatica, accompanied by radiating pain, numbness and weakness in the lower limbs, which affects the patient’s walking and lumbar activities. In severe cases, urinary and fecal incontinence and abnormal sensation in the saddle area may occur. Acupuncture and cupping treatment for low back pain commonly used acupuncture points are kidney Yu, large intestine Yu, A is the point (acid numbness and swelling pain feeling obvious points), the commission of the middle, etc., but the specific use of acupuncture points need to be decided by the doctor according to the patient’s condition. If acupuncture is needed, it needs to be operated by a professional doctor; if cupping is needed, it is recommended to go to a professional medical institution.