Do acupoint injections treat herniated discs

Acupoint injections can be used as an adjunctive treatment for lumbar disc herniation. Acupuncture point injection is mainly through the injection, the drug (mainly herbal preparations or vitamin preparations) injected into the acupuncture points, meridians or pain points of the site, the combination of stimulation and the performance of the drug, and the penetration of the acupuncture points, can make the lumbar herniated disc caused by pain and other symptoms can be relieved. Acupuncture point injection can only be used as an adjunctive treatment for lumbar disc herniation. For patients with mild symptoms of lumbar disc herniation and a short course of the disease, conservative treatment is preferred, including medication, traction, physical therapy, bed rest, and so on. If regular conservative treatment is ineffective, surgery is needed. Acupuncture point injections should be done under the guidance of a doctor by selecting the appropriate acupuncture points and should not be done by oneself. If there is any manifestation of lumbar disc herniation, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time.