What is the treatment for a herniated disc in the lumbar spine?

1.Rest on a hard bed for 2 to 3 weeks, suitable for those with severe pain in the acute phase. Absolute bed rest, no sitting up or standing on the ground, meals and bowel movements should be taken in a lying position to reduce vertical pressure on the spine.

2.Traction**. It is better to use supine pelvic continuous traction with a traction weight of 10 to 15 kg.

The corner of the heel should be about 15 degrees high. The waist can be padded with a hard roll wrapped in paper, about 10 cm in diameter. When the lumbar pad is started, the patient will feel more pain.

At this time, the time of the pad should not be too long, and the pad can be continued after the rest is removed, and the time of the pad can be extended after the pain is not obvious.

3.Tuina** (patient prone position).

1 Apply the rolling method on the waist and buttocks, and then tap the Kidney Yu, Guan Yuanyu, Huan Jump, Yinmen, Weizhong, Chengshan, Daxi, Kunlun and other acupoints to relieve pain.

2 Press, pinch and hold the psoas muscles on both sides to release spasms.

3. Move the waist side, first the healthy side and then the affected side, press the convex part with your thumb when moving, and the force should not be too violent.

4. Stretch and press the waist after moving the legs, to the extent that the patient can tolerate.

5 Stretch and stretch the lower limbs while pressing the spine with the palms of the hands on the lower back.

4.Closed**.

1 Local pain point closure** (see previous sections** for closure** methods).

2 Sacral epidural infusion of hormones plus normal saline**.

5.Chinese and Western medicines**.

1 Drug nucleus pulposus dissolving**.

2 Oral Western medicine: indomethacin, ibuprofen, or oral Chinese medicine: Papaya Pills, Xiaohuo Luodan, Shujin Pills.

6.Surgery**.

What should I do with a herniated disc in my lumbar spine**? With anti-inflammatories? TCM physiotherapy?

Are acupuncture and massage effective? How is lumbar disc herniation surgery done? What should I expect after surgery?

Is it okay to bear weights and bend over? Do you need to sleep on a hard bed or a hard sofa? Does swimming more help?

Can I have sex with a herniated disc in my lumbar spine?

It is better to adopt a comprehensive ** method for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation.

A herniated lumbar disc is associated with increasing age and prolonged heavy exertion, and may also be the result of trauma. If the condition and lack of filial piety are not particularly serious, lumbar traction can be combined with exercise and acupuncture physiotherapy to alleviate the symptoms of rubber, which can achieve better results.

If the lumbar intervertebral disc herniation is more serious, it is necessary to consider the method of surgery**, and then gradually carry out functional exercises through exercise after surgery to improve the stability of the lumbar spine and prevent the disease**.

To sum up, for the herniation of lumbar intervertebral disc, the use of comprehensive means can achieve a better effect, such as searching, and can also prevent the symptoms of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation in the later stage.