Is it better to lie on your side or lie flat on your side for a herniated disc

Lying on the side or lying flat for a long time will make the lumbar spine overstressed, and sleep on a hard bed. The lumbar spine is densely frequented, and if the lesion is likely to compress the surrounding nerves, what are your specific symptoms?

It depends on the personal situation to consider, if you have low back pain while sleeping, most of it is related to the increase in the load on the lumbar spine, here it is recommended that if you lie down and sleep, you can put a pillow under the knee to relax the back muscles; If you sleep on your side, it is recommended to put a pillow between the knees of your feet, so that the lumbar spine is in a neutral position as much as possible to reduce the load on the lumbar spine, and the mattress is also related to patients with lumbar disc herniation. Do not sleep on a hard bed, which will increase the load on the lower back, and sleeping on a hard bed may exacerbate the stiffness of the lower back muscles and exacerbate the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation.

It is recommended to use the exercise method to exercise the deep core muscles of the lower back, thereby relieving the symptoms of the lumbar process. For example, the following movements (suitable for general lumbar protrusion patients, if there are special circumstances, please consult a professional physicist or exercise under his guidance):

Combine work and rest. Get proper rest. Don't overexert yourself. I recovered quickly when I used the mud house red plaster. You also have to pay attention to your diet. 2018/12/8 1:05:02

Analysis: Hello, if you suffer from lumbar disc herniation, you should mainly maintain the supine position, and the mattress should be harder, so that it will be good for lumbar disc herniation.

Guidance: It is recommended that you insist on doing lower back muscle exercises every day, avoid sitting and standing for a long time, avoid frequent bending movements, and avoid heavy physical labor such as carrying heavy weights. Exercises for the lumbar back muscles can increase the stability of the lumbar spine and are effective in preventing and avoiding the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation**.

Doing sit-ups is helpful for recovery, and it is recommended to do half-up sit-ups: supine position with the legs flexed, the spine in a neutral position, and the chest raised after the chin**; Note that the abs must remain contracted throughout the procedure, emphasizing eccentric control and chest lifts rather than head lifts. Stop when you feel tired or if your movements are not of good quality.

The answer is yes, when you bend over with sit-ups, the lumbar spine will lift off the ground, widening the lumbar spine space, and if you do sit-ups for a long time and at high frequency, the intervertebral discs between the lumbar vertebrae will compress the nerves and cause pain.

Problem Analysis:

If you have a herniated disc in your lumbar spine, it is recommended that you lie on your back.

Lying on your side is also a kind of lateral compression of the lumbar spine, which can also compress the large nerves.

Lying on your back is one of the most relaxing sleeping positions, so it is recommended that you adopt a supine position.

During the painful period of lumbar disc herniation, the following points should be noted:

One: Sleep on a hard bed. Sleeping on a rigid bed can reduce the pressure on the intervertebral discs.

2: Pay attention to the warmth of the waist and try not to get cold. During the day, wear a waist circumference (belt belt) on the waist to strengthen the protection of the lower back and at the same time facilitate the recovery of lumbar spondylosis.

Three: Do not bend over and force hard (such as mopping the floor...)), bed rest as much as possible during acute attacks, and also after the pain has been relieved. Take proper rest and don't overexert yourself. so as not to aggravate the pain .

Four: Don't bend down when lifting heavy objects, you should squat down to get the heavy objects first, and then get up slowly, trying not to bend over.

5. Try to stay in bed during the acute attack, and after the pain is relieved. Take proper rest and don't overexert yourself. so as not to aggravate the pain .

Suggestions: Six: Eat more foods with high calcium content in the usual diet, such as milk, dairy products, shrimp skin, kelp, sesame paste, and soy products are also rich in calcium.

Finally, I wish you a speedy **.

Analysis:

Hello, according to the analysis of the information you provided, if there is lumbar disc herniation, then the best position is to lie on your back, and you need to lie on a hard bed.

Guidance: In the above case, it is mainly based on supine hard bed rest, which is good for the recovery of the condition, and can be combined with lumbar traction, acupuncture, physiotherapy and drugs during this period.