title: Acupuncture and spontaneous regression of a radiculopathic cervical herniated disc.
abstract: The spontaneous regression of herniated cervical discs is not a well-established phenomenon. However, we encountered a case of a spontaneous regression of a severe radiculopathic herniated cervical disc that was treated with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and herb medicine. The symptoms were improved within 12 months of treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) conducted at that time revealed marked regression of the herniated disc. This case provides an additional example of spontaneous regression of a herniated cervical disc documented by MRI following non-surgical treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Wonkwang Gwangju Oriental Medical Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
authors.forename: Sung-Ha
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Wonkwang Gwangju Oriental Medical Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
authors.forename: Man-Young
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Wonkwang Gwangju Oriental Medical Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
authors.forename: Sang-Mi
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Wonkwang Gwangju Oriental Medical Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
authors.forename: Ho-Hyun
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Jung
authors.affiliation: Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Wonkwang Gwangju Oriental Medical Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
authors.forename: Jae-Kyoun
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Wonkwang University College of Oriental Medicine, Iksan, Korea.
authors.forename: Jong-Deok
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University College of Oriental Medicine, Iksan, Korea.
authors.forename: Dong-Woung
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitaion, Wonkwang Gwangju Oriental Medical Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
authors.forename: Seung-Ryong
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Yeom
authors.affiliation: Department of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University College of Oriental Medicine, Iksan, Korea.
authors.forename: Jin-Young
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitaion, Wonkwang Gwangju Oriental Medical Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
authors.forename: Min-Jung
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Wonkwang Sanbon Oriental Medical Hospital, Gunpo, Korea.
authors.forename: Se-Woon
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Wonkwang Gwangju Oriental Medical Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
authors.forename: Sung-Chul
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Kim
keywords: acupuncture; cervical disc herniation; magnetic resonance imaging; spontaneous regression