A herniated disc in the lumbar area, compressing nerves. Leg pain and difficulty sleeping all night.

I think first of all, you have to understand what a lumbar disc herniation is, it is divided into acute and chronic, acute lumbar disc herniation often occurs in the form of lumbar sprain caused by heavy lifting. At the onset of the disease, you may not be able to walk because of the pain, but the pain will gradually decrease, but if left unchecked, the intervertebral disc will be damaged, and the burden on the lower back will increase, and the nucleus pulposus will be squeezed out of the intervertebral disc, becoming chronic. Both acute and chronic have symptoms of low back pain, which are accompanied by severe sciatica from the left and right thighs to the knees to the feet.

The herniation between the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae can cause numbness or pain from the outside of the knee joint to the hallux of the toe, and the herniated disc between the 5th lumbar vertebra and the sacrum can cause numbness or pain from the back of the knee joint to the inside of the foot. When you sleep with your back straightened, the pain will be relieved by the reduction of internal pressure because the intervertebral disc is not compressed. Conversely, postures with a bent back and forward bend can exacerbate low back pain and leg numbness.

If the body bends forward and the intervertebral disc is compressed, the nucleus pulposus can squeeze into the back side, compressing the nerves. When the pain is severe in the lower back, apply a cold damp cloth to resist the inflammation first, and after 2-3 days, when the pain subsides, switch to a warm damp cloth to promote the recovery of the affected tissues. When the pain is severe, the most important way to relieve the pain is rest.

Lie down, gently bend your legs, place a seat or cushion under your knees, and gently raise your knees. By flexing the knee joint, the tension in the sciatic nerve will be relieved and the pain will be relieved. When acute pain occurs, it is more effective to place a cold damp cloth on the painful area.

When you can't stand, there is no need to rush to the hospital, and then go to the hospital after the pain has been suppressed. Although acupressure**, spine massage**, and acupuncture can be very comfortable, these methods are not recommended. In addition, a low back pain ** belt can be used.

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The intervertebral disc is densely packed with various nerves. When the intervertebral disc becomes deformed, the deformed part compresses the nerve, causing pain. However, the pain is not necessarily due to nerve compression, it may also be nerve inflammation, and there are many causes of inflammation, which may be caused by deformation in the past, or it may be caused by other reasons.

Because the nerves in the human body are connected together, especially the nerves around the lumbar spine, which are the transportation hubs leading to the nerves on the ischia, thighs, calves, and soles of the feet, the nerves in this place are compressed, which may cause pain elsewhere.

If lumbar intervertebral disc herniation has compressed the nerve and the symptoms of leg pain appear, you can first take a conservative method to carry out local massage, hot compress, acupuncture, etc., to relieve the leg pain. Wait until the condition is stable, and then choose the right time for surgery** to relieve the compression.

A herniated disc in the lumbar spine compresses the nerve, causing leg pain and numbness. It is best to make the decision to have surgery, as nerve compression may be difficult to recover from for a long time. This type of lumbar surgery is generally not risky. If it is not necked, the risk is greater.

How should I treat the herniation of the lumbar disc that compresses the nerve and causes leg pain? What can definitely be said is that your lumbar disc medicine is cured, your lumbar disc medicine is well, according to the doctor's words to exercise, and there is to take medicine in all aspects, and some even have to have surgery.

Hello, the leg pain is mainly caused by the protrusion of the lumbar spine and compression of the nerves, mainly need to check X-ray and CT, according to the results of the examination to judge the way of **, mainly conservative**-acupuncture, massage, medicine**. Surgeries** such as disc replacement and repair. Recommendations:

It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a check-up first, see an orthopedic department or some hospitals have an intervertebral disc pain department, and go directly to the relevant examinations to understand the extent of your current disease, whether there are other conditions that cause leg pain, and then decide on the best plan. Foshan Hande Orthopaedic Hospital, I wish you a good morning.