Research Progress on the Etiology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy

中医通过传承千年的特色治疗，如中药、针灸、推拿手法等，治疗神经根型颈椎病效果显著。作为一种广泛采用的疗法，相较于外科手术或非甾体抗炎药物等其他治疗手段，中医方法以其成本低廉、安全性高、社会接受度广以及适合长期治疗的特点而著称。本研究旨在回顾近年来有关运用中医特色疗法治疗神经根型颈椎病的研究文献，深入探讨该病症的成因，并考察这些传统治疗方法在临床实践中的应用情况，希望为相关领域的医疗工作者提供有价值的参考和新颖的治疗思路。Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long been recognized for its therapeutic efficacy in the management of cervical radiculopathy through its distinctive modalities, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, and tuina massage. These methods, which have been refined over millennia, offer a holistic approach to treatment. Compared with conventional interventions such as surgical procedures and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), TCM therapies are characterized by their cost-effectiveness, high safety profile, broad social acceptance, and suitability for long-term management. The present study is designed to systematically review the recent literature on the application of TCM therapies in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy. It seeks to elucidate the pathogenesis of this condition and to critically evaluate the clinical application of these traditional methods. It is anticipated that this research will provide valuable insights and innovative therapeutic perspectives for healthcare practitioners in the field.