What to do if the lumbar spine compresses the nerves and the legs become numb

It is normal to experience leg numbness due to compression of the nerves by the lumbar spine, which may also be accompanied by symptoms of lower back pain. When it comes to what to do if the lumbar spine compresses the nerves and the legs become numb, most people will choose conservative treatment. Physical therapy is also effective for this situation, and targeted treatment is recommended.

1. You can try conservative treatment first. Physical therapy is acceptable. Lumbar disc herniation is mainly caused by acute and chronic injuries to the waist (sprain, weight-bearing), degenerative changes in the disc, and factors such as cold and dampness, which lead to rupture of the lumbar disc annulus, protrusion of the nucleus pulposus, mechanical compression and chemical stimulation of the nerve roots, causing nerve root inflammation, edema and adhesion of surrounding tissues. Lumbar disc herniation is the most common disease causing low back and leg pain. It is more common in young and middle-aged manual laborers, and the most common site of the disease is between L4 and 5, followed by L5 and S1. The main symptoms are lumbar compression and leg numbness and pain.

2. If conservative treatment is ineffective or worsens or shows no signs of relief, surgical treatment may be considered. Because the longer the disease is delayed, the worse the effect of surgery will be, which has been proven in clinical practice. The surgical plan is determined based on the medical history, imaging data, clinical symptoms and signs. The surgical effect can generally be good. Do not listen to hearsay or other people's words, and must be treated under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Pay attention to using less western medicine (including blocking needles), most of which are painkillers containing hormones, which have great side effects. If used too much, you will get osteoporosis; do not pin your hopes for treatment on physical therapy (massage, acupuncture, cupping, etc.), these methods do not cure the disease, they are temporary pain relief, but will aggravate the condition after a period of time, and ultimately it will cost more money and have no effect; do not have surgery at any time, as it will be useless if you do, because there are many complications, sequelae, and easy recurrence. Once the disease recurs, it will be incurable; It is recommended to choose pure Chinese medicine plasters for treatment, which can avoid gastrointestinal discomfort and liver and kidney damage caused by oral analgesics, and avoid the pain of surgery and the occurrence of postoperative complications. External treatment is safe and has no side effects. It can be said to be the most ideal treatment method, and it is not easy to relapse after recovery.