Prolonged side sleeping does not usually cause lumbar protrusion, but if there is lumbar protrusion, it is mainly considered to be related to the structural changes of the lumbar vertebrae, which may be associated with soft mattresses, over-exertion, and degenerative diseases. Treatment options need to be selected according to the severity, such as lumbar traction therapy, drug therapy, exercise therapy and surgery.
1. Lumbar traction therapy: when the structure of lumbar vertebrae is changed, lumbar traction can be used to promote the recovery of lumbar protrusion.
2. Drug therapy: some patients with lumbar protrusion accompanied by lumbago can take ibuprofen, meloxicam and other drugs as prescribed by the doctor.
3. Exercise therapy: After the symptoms of lumbar herniation are relieved, it is necessary to activate the core muscles of the lumbar spine through exercise therapy to improve the strength of the muscles around the lumbar spine and strengthen the stability, which can help prevent the recurrence of the disease.
4. Surgery: If the structure of the lumbar vertebrae is seriously altered and the nerve root is obviously compressed, surgery is needed, such as intervertebral foramenoscopy to remove the protruding discs, so as to alleviate the symptoms.
Usually in daily life, pay attention to choose the right mattress, avoid overwork, maintain good posture, maintain the physiological curvature of the lumbar spine, specific lumbar protrusion treatment needs to be carried out under the guidance of a professional physician, do not blindly use drugs.