How to self-treat lumbar disc herniation

Lumbar disc herniation is a disease that is neither big nor small. Although it usually does not cause fatal harm to the human body, the long-term pain makes patients feel very painful, and general drug treatments have little effect. Therefore, patients are eager to find a way to treat the herniation. For example, self-treatment of lumbar disc herniation is a better method. Let's take a look at the explanation below.

1. Move the hips: Lie on your back, first stretch your right leg suddenly in front of your feet, and at the same time swing your hips to the right. Do the left leg again. The movements should be coordinated and powerful, alternating between the two legs twenty to thirty times.

2. Leg kick: Lie on your back, bend your hip and knee joints as much as possible, and curl your feet (dorsiflexion). Then push your heel upward diagonally (about 45 degrees), tighten the muscles of your calves and thighs, and lower your leg to the original position. Alternate legs twenty to sixty times.

3. Lift your chest: Lie on your stomach and support yourself on the bed with both hands. Start by tilting your head back while gradually raising your supporting hands to lift your chest upward. Finally, lean back with all your strength until the force reaches your waist. Lie flat and rest, repeat five to ten times.

4. Fish jump: Lie prone, place your hands on your waist, stretch your upper body and legs backward and lift them up at the same time to make a bow shape. Be careful not to bend your knees. Try to stay in this position for as long as possible.

5. Bend down and stretch backward: Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart and your toes pointed inward. Bend forward elastically so that your hands touch the ground. Then reposition and stretch your waist backwards, also stretching it elastically to the maximum extent. Repeat five to ten times. When the condition improves, increase the range of motion and proceed step by step. Patients in the acute phase are less active and can wear a special medical waist belt when going to the toilet to enhance the stability of the lumbar spine. During the acute phase and treatment, it is advisable to lie flat on a hard bed.