How to treat lumbar disc herniation

The lumbar vertebrae are a relatively important part of the human vertebrae. With the increasing pressure of real society, many people are prone to symptoms of lumbar disc herniation, which often causes unbearable pain in the waist. It can be treated with medication or external plaster therapy. Symptoms can be relieved through some exercises in life.

Daily home family therapy

In the early stages of lumbar disc herniation, the symptoms are mild and no special treatment is required. First, pay attention to bed rest to avoid external pressure on the lumbar spine. Second, use other methods to actively exercise the waist muscles, increase the strength of the anterior, posterior and lateral ligaments of the lumbar spine, and avoid compression of the intervertebral disc that breaks through the normal ligaments and muscle protection of the human body. Strengthening waist muscle training can prevent and delay the occurrence and development of lumbar spondylosis and treat early lumbar disc herniation. According to a survey, the chance of further attacks and development of lumbar disc herniation is reduced by 80% among people with well-developed and strong waist muscles and ligaments. Therefore, strengthening the ligaments and muscles around the waist is of great significance for the treatment and recovery of intervertebral disc herniation. In this regard, it is recommended that patients with lumbar disc herniation pay more attention to some commonly used medical devices in China during daily home treatment, such as lumbar pain treatment belts, fixation belts, etc., which are commonly used methods of multifunctional treatment in China.

Lumbar disc health exercises

Sitting position:

①Lift your head and raise your arms. Inhale when lifting up and exhale when lowering. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

② Keep your upper body straight, shrug your shoulders back, lift your chest and head, and use force to bring your shoulder blades closer together. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

③ Put your hands on your hips, use your waist as the axis, turn left and right, and alternate left and right 8 to 12 times.

④ Place your hands on your knees, straighten your right leg first, return to the original position, then straighten your left leg, return to the original position. Alternate left and right 8 to 12 times.

Lying position:

① Lie on your back with your legs straight and your hands placed naturally on your sides. Flex your hips and knees while dorsiflexing your ankle joints to the extreme. Then push diagonally upwards and plantar flex your feet as much as possible. Alternate between left and right, and repeat 8 to 12 times.

② Lie on your back with your hands placed naturally on your sides, and do straight leg raises, alternating between left and right, repeating 8 to 12 times.

③ Lie prone and stretch your legs alternately backwards, repeat 8 to 12 times; then, stretch both legs at the same time, repeat 8 to 12 times.

④ Lie prone, keep your legs still, and stretch your upper body backwards. Repeat 8 to 12 times. Then stretch your upper body and legs simultaneously. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

Standing position:

① Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, extend your arms backward, cross your hands behind your body, then raise your head and chest while pressing down with both hands. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

② Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, put your hands on your hips, then turn your body alternately to the left and right, and repeat 8 to 12 times.

③ Stand upright with your hands on your hips, then lift your left and right legs alternately, and march on the spot 8 to 12 times.

④ Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, twist your upper body, swing your arms left and right, and relax your whole body.

Conservative treatment of lumbar disc herniation

The key is to choose a regular, effective and side-effect-free treatment method. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lumbar disc herniation is caused by wind, cold and dampness. The purpose of treating lumbar disc herniation is to dispel wind and cold, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. It follows the principle of painlessness in traditional Chinese medicine and treats lumbar disc herniation fundamentally.

The commonly used methods are as follows:

1. Bed rest: It is a very simple but effective measure that patients with lumbar disc herniation can take. Bed rest is the basis of non-surgical treatment. The purpose of bed rest is to relieve the pressure on the spine and allow the protrusion that compresses the nerve roots to slowly recover. For patients with lumbar disc herniation with more severe symptoms, complete and sufficient bed rest is required, and a hard bed is best.

2. Traction therapy: It is one of the most commonly used treatments for patients with lumbar disc herniation. Traction therapy is a relatively effective decompression measure. It achieves the purpose of decompression and pain relief by physically stretching the spine. Traction therapy has a long history and is effective.

3. Massage therapy: Massage therapy is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine. It has the advantages of simple method, comfort, effectiveness and few complications. It has been used as one of the comprehensive treatments for lumbar disc herniation.

4. Blockade therapy: Because it is safe, reliable and easy to operate, it is a relatively commonly used injection treatment method. It includes methods such as local blocking of pain points, blocking of intervertebral foraminal nerve roots and acupoint blocking. It can relieve pain for a certain period of time.