The herniated lumbar disc can be moxibustion, moxibustion is a more effective method of treating herniated discs in Chinese medicine. Although moxibustion is through the external application, can not completely cure the intervertebral disc, especially the herniated nucleus pulposus is serious, compression is more serious disc protrusion, but can be through the hot compress and stimulation of acupuncture points, the relatively light intervertebral disc has a very good relief effect. The effect of moxibustion: 1, can be through hot compresses, the role of hot compresses can promote blood circulation, reduce pain, reduce the accumulation of inflammatory substances, muscle stability, delay the herniated disc on the nerve root compression. 2, can be through the stimulation of acupuncture points, such as stimulation Cheng Fu acupuncture points, lumbar Yang Guan acupuncture points, pinch points, etc., directly through the stimulation of acupuncture points to achieve the effect of soothing the tendons and channels, dispersing cold and pain. This effect of moxibustion can increase the blood flow to the herniated disc and relieve pain. However, the effect of moxibustion external application is relatively small for severe herniated discs and requires comprehensive treatment.