Lumbar disc herniation acute period can not ride a bicycle, if the recovery period can ride a bicycle.
Lumbar disc herniation in the acute stage due to the nucleus pulposus protrusion compression of nerve roots, nerve edema caused by lumbago, leg pain, leg numbness, need to rest in bed, if cycling lumbar spine load increase, will cause lumbago aggravation, nerve compression aggravation, leg numbness aggravation. Oral non-steroidal painkillers such as nimesulide dispersible tablets can be taken, and lumbar traction can also be performed.
Lumbar disc herniation recovery period lumbar pain symptoms significantly relieved, you can ride a bicycle exercise, increase the strength of the lower limbs, improve cardiorespiratory function, but each time you ride the time can not be too long, gradually increase the amount of exercise, usually with the lumbar back muscle exercise to increase the strength of the waist.
Lumbar disc herniation if the pain is more serious can not ride a bicycle, when the pain is relieved according to their own situation appropriate cycling exercise. Specifically consult an orthopedic surgeon.