Because the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation and lumbar muscle strain are basically similar, it is not possible to distinguish the two diseases from each other in terms of symptoms and other aspects. Moreover, it is impossible to distinguish between lumbar disc herniation and lumbar muscle strain on your own, so you need to complete the relevant examinations and identify them under the guidance of a professional doctor.
All of the above diseases can be diagnosed and analyzed through X-ray examination, CT examination, and also magnetic resonance examination, from which the degree of lumbar spine strain can be understood, and it can be judged whether there is lumbar spine slippage or herniation, and so on.
In order to accurately determine lumbar muscle strain and lumbar disc herniation, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner and analyze the cause of the disease through X-ray, CT and magnetic resonance examination before proceeding with regular treatment.