Physical therapy for lumbar disc herniation mainly includes traction, massage, and physical therapy.
Lumbar disc herniation is a common everyday condition. The treatment for minor lumbar disc herniation is usually physical therapy. Physical therapy mainly includes traction, physiotherapy, massage and so on.
1. Traction: It is beneficial to increase the intervertebral space, so that the protruding nucleus pulposus reduces the pressure and irritation on the nerve root. It improves the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation.
2. Physiotherapy: It is more effective for lumbar muscle strain and can also relieve lumbar disc herniation to a certain extent.
3. Massage: It helps blood circulation and relieves tense muscles, and is most effective for lumbar spine problems caused by muscle tension.
Physical therapy is only applicable to patients with mild lumbar disc herniation, when the patient’s lumbar disc herniation presses on the nerves and a series of symptoms such as weakness of the lower limbs, numbness, severe pain in the lower back, it is recommended to consult a hospital in a timely manner.