How to cure herniated lumbar vertebrae and calf pain

Lumbar spine herniation mostly refers to lumbar disc herniation, when caused by calf pain, the common treatment methods include general treatment, physical therapy, drug therapy, if the conservative treatment is ineffective, surgical treatment can be taken, the specific can be determined according to the condition and physical condition. 1. General treatment: avoid prolonged bending, pay attention to warmth, do not sit and stand for a long time, prevent prolonged weight-bearing activities, strengthen the lumbar and back muscle exercise. In order to reduce the stimulation of the nerve root, to prevent the calf pain continues to worsen. 2. Physiotherapy: It is a common auxiliary treatment method, mainly including massage, ultra-short wave, infrared irradiation, traction, etc., which can reduce and relieve the pressure of intervertebral discs, which is helpful for the improvement of calf pain. 3. Medication: Commonly used medications include diclofenac sodium enteric-coated tablets, celecoxib tablets, etc., which can alleviate the pain symptoms. In addition, you can appropriately use dehydrating medications such as mannitol and furosemide, which can alleviate the edema of the nerve root. 4. Surgical treatment: through active non-surgical treatment to eliminate the pain can not be improved, affecting the normal work and life, you can take percutaneous spinal endoscopy treatment, can play a certain effect. Lumbar disc herniation caused by calf pain, through rest, warmth, self-exercise can not be improved, should consult the doctor in time, and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, do not blindly use drugs.