How to treat lumbar disc herniation compressing nerves?

Some elderly people cannot straighten their backs due to lumbar diseases, and cannot walk upright like they did when they were young. Therefore, some diseases of the waist make people feel at a loss as to what to do. For example, for diseases such as lumbar disc herniation compressing the nerves, no one knows what methods to use to treat them. However, friends who want to learn more about this aspect can take a look at the detailed explanation and introduction in the article below.

Treatment methods for lumbar disc herniation

1. Bed rest: Bed rest can relieve the pain caused by muscle spasms. When symptoms first occur, lie on a hard bed for 3-4 weeks immediately, or wear a waist belt and get out of bed until the symptoms are relieved.

2. Physical therapy, manipulation and massage: can relax spasmodic muscles and reduce the pressure on the intervertebral disc. However, violent massage will aggravate the symptoms, so you need to be more careful.

3. Pelvic traction: Pelvic traction can widen the intervertebral space, partially reduce the protruding intervertebral disc, and relieve the stimulation or compression of the nerve roots. Most of them use horizontal pelvic traction with a traction weight of 7-15kg, and the traction is continuous for about 2 weeks or intermittent.

4. Drug treatment: Lumbar disc herniation can be relieved by using [Lumbar Vertebrae Fangshiyi Patch], and Chinese medicine external application is effective in regulating lumbar disc herniation.

Prevention of lumbar disc herniation.

1. Pay attention to your posture, stand and sit properly so that the lumbar intervertebral disc is evenly stressed. Don't lean to one side or cross your legs.

2. Do not maintain a single posture for a long time. Change your body position from time to time and move your waist appropriately to relieve fatigue in the waist and back muscles.

3. Keep warm, do not sleep in cold and damp places, and do not sit on cold stone benches outdoors for a long time.

4. Be sure to do warm-up exercises before exercising, move your waist and joints, and allow your body to warm up. Don't just run and fight on the court. Wear sports shoes with good shock absorption when exercising.

Just when some patients are troubled by lumbar disc herniation compressing the nerves and don’t know what methods to use to treat the disease. The above article brings you some hope and methods. It also allows more people to understand and learn about the treatment methods of lumbar disc herniation compressing the nerves. The treatment method for lumbar disc herniation compressing nerves has also become popular.