Is injection effective for lumbar disc herniation?

Most people take conservative treatment when they suffer from lumbar disc herniation, because there is a high chance of recurrence if the lumbar disc is surgically treated. In conservative treatment, there are many methods to treat lumbar disc herniation. One of them is to use a blocking injection to treat lumbar disc herniation. This method can be said to be the most direct and effective conservative treatment method. But is it really useful to give a closed injection for lumbar disc herniation?

I have lumbar spondylosis and now I receive intravenous drips every day, and I get an injection on both sides of the waist every other day. I have been receiving intravenous drips and injections for a week and my symptoms feel much better. However, the doctor said that it will take another month of daily intravenous drips and injections to complete a course of treatment. So is injection for lumbar disc herniation effective?

It is generally for pain relief. Lumbar vertebrae bone hyperplasia is a common disease. Most of them do not require medication or surgical treatment. Chiropractors specialize in treating this type of disease. Usually, after one or two treatments, the nerves are no longer compressed and the corresponding symptoms will naturally disappear.

Injections for lumbar disc herniation are intended to relieve pain, but are only a temporary solution and do not address the root cause. There is currently no clinical method that can completely cure the disease in one go. It is recommended to lie down more and stand less, pay attention to rest more, and avoid carrying heavy weight. Sleeping on a hard bed at night can effectively relieve lumbar disc herniation. I also went to the hospital for traction. You must keep doing it. Some can fully recover.

Lumbar spondylosis treatment please note:

1. Use less Western medicine (including blocking injections), most of which are painkillers containing hormones, which have greater side effects. If used too much, you will get osteoporosis;

2. Don't put your hopes on physical therapy (massage, acupuncture, cupping, etc.) for treatment. These methods can only temporarily relieve pain, but they can easily relapse or worsen when you are cold, tired, or have incorrect posture.

3. No matter which surgical method is adopted, it is performed in the nerve-dense area of ​​the patient's waist. It is very easy to damage the peripheral nerves during the operation and cause other symptoms. It is recommended to use Chinese medicine acupuncture points for external application, which has no side effects and is not prone to recurrence. It can avoid gastrointestinal discomfort and liver and kidney damage caused by oral analgesics, and avoid surgical pain and the occurrence of postoperative complications.

Patients with lumbar disc herniation should be careful when treating them. Injections are not a long-term solution. I hope the above content can help you. Get well soon!