How to treat a herniated disc in an 80 year old

80-year-old elderly lumbar disc herniation, can take conservative treatment, including general treatment, physical therapy, drug therapy and so on.
1. General treatment: 80 years old, it is recommended to sleep on a hard bed, try to walk less, pay more attention to the lumbar warmth, avoid sitting for a long time and excessive twisting, reduce the load on the waist. Strengthen the lumbar back muscle exercise, enhance the stability of the lumbar spine, reduce the degree of lumbar disc herniation.
2. Physiotherapy: For 80-year-olds, hot towels or hot water bags can be used to apply hot compresses to the lumbar region, which can help promote local blood circulation and relieve pain symptoms. Infrared radiation and ultrasound therapy can also be used to relieve muscle spasms in the lumbar region.
3. Medication: Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as celecoxib capsules, meloxicam tablets, etc., can be taken as prescribed by the doctor to alleviate the local pain caused by lumbar disc herniation. You can orally take Eperisone hydrochloride tablets, etc. to relieve muscle spasm. It is recommended to use medication under the guidance of a doctor, not blindly self-medication to avoid adverse effects.