Introduction: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with scoliosis usually refers to lumbar disc herniation caused by scoliosis, which is a postural compensatory deformity to reduce low back and leg pain, mostly with nonstructural changes. Scoliosis may disappear after the treatment of LDH.
Patient concerns: At present, this kind of scoliosis is mainly treated with medicine and surgery, but all these methods may have some adverse effects.
Diagnosis: A 24-year-old female patient was admitted to the acupuncture department of our hospital due to unbearable pain caused by LDH.
Interventions: According to the patient condition, the acupuncture treatment plan was adopted by Professor Wang Zhanglian, a famous Chinese medicine practitioner.
Outcomes: After 12 weeks of acupuncture treatment, the patient low back pain was significantly relieved.
Conclusion: This case suggests that acupuncture may be an effective alternative treatment for LDH.
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