International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of pine soot therapy in treating cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with wind-cold obstruction type, and to explore its application value in alleviating pain and improving cervical spine function. Methods A total of 72 patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with wind-cold obstruction type who met the criteria from June 2023 to June 2025 in our hospital were randomly and equally divided into an observation group and a control group. The control group received conventional nursing interventions, while the observation group received pine soot therapy in addition to conventional care. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) were used to assess the changes in scores and clinical efficacy before and after intervention in both groups. Results The VAS and NDI scores in the observation group showed a significantly greater reduction than those in the control group. The total effective rate in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). Conclusion Combined with pine soot therapy on the basis of conventional care can effectively alleviate pain symptoms and improve cervical spine dysfunction in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with wind-cold obstruction type.

Cervical spondylotic radiculopathy; Pine soot therapy; Syndrome of wind-cold obstruction; Pain; Cervical dysfunction index