Herniated lumbar disc relieved or aggravated by activity

Lumbar disc herniation is mainly characterized by pain that worsens with activity and decreases with rest. In patients with lumbar disc herniation, the pain will be significantly aggravated during activities, especially in the acute stage, which is mainly characterized by lumbar soreness, dull pain, and hip pain. In severe cases, the symptoms may radiate to the calf or thigh area, but the symptoms will gradually decrease after rest. If the lumbar pain is caused by a herniated lumbar disc, it will be aggravated by strenuous exercise or excessive weight bearing, and accompanied by severe radiating pain that radiates to the dorsum of the foot, the toes and the ankles. Therefore, patients with lumbar disc herniation should pay attention to rest, avoid frequent bending, weight-bearing and other actions, avoid strenuous exercise, and wear a waist cuff to protect the lumbar spine when necessary. Patients with lumbar disc herniation should seek timely medical treatment, diagnose through physical screening, imaging and typical lumbar disc herniation CT examination, clarify the cause of the disease, and then carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor.