Some patients are very afraid of lumbar disc herniation. One of the most frequently asked questions is: Does a herniated disc have to be nailed? My answer is: Who said that steel nailing is necessary for lumbar disc herniation? According to the treatment principle of relieving pain and minimizing trauma, the majority of lumbar disc herniation (about 95% or more) does not require steel nailing, and you can rest assured about this. Nowadays, the medical technology of doctors is so high that various minimally invasive methods can be implemented to achieve relief for simple lumbar disc herniation.