Does acupuncture work for dural sac compression

Dural sac compression can be treated with acupuncture, which is useful in relieving the uncomfortable symptoms that follow dural sac compression. However, the exact effect varies from person to person. Dural sac compression is often caused by herniated discs, vertebral body displacement, osteophytes and other reasons that lead to compression of the dural sac in the spinal canal, spinal cord edema, thus producing neurological dysfunction. Dural sac compression can cause limb numbness, intermittent claudication, and in more severe cases, delayed paralysis of the lower extremities and defecation dysfunction. Acupuncture can effectively relieve the clinical symptoms after dural sac compression. Acupuncture points are mainly A-shi points (the points with obvious acidity, numbness, distension and pain sensation), Huanjiao, Huizhong, Chengshan and other points. Patients with dural sac pressure are advised to seek medical treatment in time, and acupuncture needs to be operated by a professional doctor.