What is the best treatment for a herniated disk compressing a nerve

There is no best treatment for herniated lumbar disc compressing the nerve, different treatments should be carried out according to the severity of the condition, mainly conservative treatments such as bed rest, massage and surgical treatments and other treatment programs. 1. Conservative treatment: If the patient’s symptoms are mild, conservative treatment can be used, usually reduce activities and bed rest. Massage, acupuncture and physiotherapy can be used to relieve the pressure of lumbar intervertebral discs on the nerves, and usually wear a waist cuff to move around. If accompanied by pain, oral anti-inflammatory analgesic drugs such as ibuprofen can be relieved, but also can take nutritive nerve drugs such as methylcobalamin to relieve. 2. Surgery: If the patient’s condition is serious and affects normal working life, minimally invasive surgery can be performed to remove the protruding part or open incision and decompression to relieve the lumbar intervertebral disc’s compression on the nerves. Patients should go to the hospital in time for examination and receive appropriate treatment after evaluation of their condition. The above medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.