[Therapeutic effect of needling on discogenic sciatica: a randomized controlled trial].

Objective: To compare the therapeutic effect between (warming acupuncture plus fast needling) combined with conventional acupuncture and simple conventional acupuncture on discogenic sciatica.

Methods: A total of 76 patients with discogenic sciatica were randomized into a Fanzhen Jieci group and a conventional acupuncture group, 38 cases in each one. Conventional acupuncture was applied at Shenshu (BL 23), Dachangshu (BL 25), L-L Jiaji (EX-B 2) and Huantiao (GB 30) on the affected side, etc.

A network pharmacology approach to predict potential targets and mechanisms of "" herb pair in the treatment of chronic pain with comorbid anxiety and depression.

Background: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescriptions have multiple bioactive properties. "Gui Zhi-Shao Yao" herb pair is widely used to treat chronic pain (CP), as well as anxiety and depression. However, its related targets and underlying mechanisms have not been deciphered.