Rest and activity restriction: In acute stage, rest is very important, which can reduce the pressure on lumbar intervertebral disc. However, excessive rest is not conducive to recovery, and moderate activity is conducive to recovery. Avoid holding the same posture for a long time, such as sitting or standing for a long time.
2. Physical therapy: Physical therapy includes hot compress, cold compress, massage, traction and rehabilitation exercise. Hot compress can relax muscles and promote blood circulation; Cold compress can relieve pain and swelling. Massage can relieve muscle tension and pain. Traction can reduce the pressure of lumbar intervertebral disc. Rehabilitation exercise can strengthen lumbar muscles and improve the stability of lumbar spine.
3. Drug therapy: Commonly used drugs include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen) and muscle relaxants (such as metoclopramide). These drugs can relieve pain and inflammation.
4. Surgical treatment: If conservative treatment is ineffective and the symptoms continue to be serious, surgical treatment may need to be considered. The purpose of the operation is to reduce the compression of lumbar intervertebral disc on nerve roots. Common surgical methods include lumbar discectomy and bone graft fusion. In addition to treatment, the following are some maintenance suggestions for lumbar disc herniation:
Maintain good posture and posture: avoid maintaining the same posture for a long time, such as sitting or standing for a long time. Correct posture and posture are helpful to relieve the pressure of lumbar intervertebral disc.
2. Strengthen the waist muscles: Strengthen the waist muscles and improve the stability of the lumbar spine through proper exercise and exercise.
3. Weight control: Overweight will increase the burden of lumbar intervertebral disc, and weight control will help to reduce the pressure on lumbar intervertebral disc.
4. Avoid overwork: avoid long-term load-bearing or strenuous exercise, so as not to aggravate the damage of lumbar intervertebral disc.
5. Pay attention to posture and movements: In daily life, pay attention to maintaining correct posture and movements to avoid twisting or overstretching the waist. Please note that the above suggestions are for reference only, and the specific treatment and maintenance plan should be determined according to the doctor's advice and personal situation.