Effects of Tuina Combined with Exercise Rehabilitation on the Recovery of Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmhs.202605206

Author(s)

Meng xiaofeng,Ding yue,Wen yan

Affiliation(s)

Taihe Hospital, Shiyan, Hubei, China

Abstract

Objective: To observe the effects of Tuina combined with exercise rehabilitation on cervical spine function recovery in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.Methods: A retrospective study was conducted. Forty-three patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy who received conventional treatment from January to December 2024 were enrolled as the control group. Another 43 patients who received Tuina combined with exercise rehabilitation from January to December 2025 were enrolled as the observation group. Cervical spine function and symptom scores were compared between the two groups.Results: The post-treatment NDI score in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). The post-treatment symptom score in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The clinical application of Tuina combined with exercise rehabilitation in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy helps relieve various symptoms and promotes the recovery of impaired cervical spine function.

Keywords

Tuina; Exercise Rehabilitation; Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy

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