Can massage cure a herniated lumbar disc

Massage is generally not a cure for lumbar disc herniation, but it is an adjunctive treatment for relieving the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation. Lumbar disc herniation is due to the lumbar disc herniation compression of the dural sac or nerve root at the back, resulting in numbness and pain in the lower limbs and weakness and other symptoms. Treatment can take bed rest, massage, hot compresses and other physical therapy, celecoxib, mai zhi ling and other medication, if necessary, surgical treatment. Massage is a kind of physical therapy, which can improve local blood circulation, loosen local muscles, reduce the pressure of lumbar vertebrae and relieve local pain to a certain extent. Massage mainly focuses on improving clinical symptoms, and cannot cure lumbar disc herniation fundamentally. In addition to this, inappropriate massage may lead to aggravation of the herniated disc, even if the massage is carried out, it is recommended to be carried out under the operation of a professional doctor. Patients with lumbar disc herniation are advised to consult a doctor in time for regular treatment and further treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor, and not to blindly massage.