Abstract:Acute lumber sptain,an affection with high incidence,often gives rise to severelumbago,muscutar tenseness,limited local movement or even temporary disability for a nor mal life.The aim of this study was to work out a quick and effective method in order to meetthe demand for prompt relief of the severe pain.In our study of 140 cases,epidutal nerveblock pPluS led blOCk,in addition to combined therapy,resulted in a prompt and ediSfactoryrelief of the severe pain in the earlied stsge.The short-term cure rate was significantlyhigher than the group receiving pellintive treadment.