The role of moxibustion for osteophytes and lumbar disc herniation is useful, moxibustion belongs to an external treatment method of Chinese medicine, the role of moxibustion for osteophytes is mainly reflected in the following aspects: First, moxibustion can play an effective role in dispelling dampness and cold, many patients suffering from osteophytes are caused by long-term local cold and wind, so the use of moxibustion can fundamentally alleviate the clinical symptoms of patients Therefore, the use of moxibustion can fundamentally relieve the clinical symptoms of patients. The second, moxibustion can play an effective role in warming the middle qi, many patients suffering from osteophytes, often in old age or weak period, the use of moxibustion physiotherapy can strengthen the therapeutic effect of other drugs, and help the patient’s physique enhance. The role of moxibustion for lumbar disc protrusion is mainly reflected in the following aspects: first, moxibustion can play the role of warming the meridians and channels, lumbar disc protrusion in Chinese medicine is categorized as a painful disease, so there is the pathological basis of the meridians, moxibustion can effectively warm the meridians and relieve the symptoms. Second, moxibustion can play an effective role in moving qi and activating blood, which has a therapeutic effect on the stagnation of meridians caused by lumbar disc herniation.