Research progress on acupuncture intervention for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome: A review.

ABSTRACT: With improvements in living standards and lifestyle changes, the prevalence of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR) has significantly risen, severely impacting patients' quality of life. Currently, Western medicine primarily treats CSR with oral medications and surgical interventions. However, the condition often recurs, with a high risk of side effects, failing to provide a fundamental cure. As research in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) on this condition deepens, acupuncture has made significant progress, demonstrating notable clinical efficacy. Acupuncture has been shown to be highly effective in treating radiculopathy associated with cervical spondylopathy, characterized by its simple procedure, high safety, and diverse treatment methods, and has gained widespread recognition. T

SUBMITTER: Xue F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11977727 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature