Effects of acupuncture at Houxi (SI3) and Huantiao (GB30) on NF- κB/iNOS/NO pathway in lumbar disc herniation model rats

ConclusionAcupuncture at Houxi (SI3) and Huantiao (GB30) can improve the morphology of spinal nerve roots, inhibit the NF- κB and iNOS protein expression levels in spinal nerve roots and the serum NO level, and relieve the pain caused by inflammation of spinal nerve roots, which may be one of the mechanisms of acupuncture in LDH treatment.
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research