Herniated disc treatment and care

The treatment of lumbar disc herniation is a common disease in orthopedics, for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation, conservative treatment can be taken, patients are advised to rest in bed, when the pain can take oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic treatment of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as oral diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets, ibuprofen capsules, etc., but also some oral nerve-nourishing drugs, such as oral B vitamins, etc., and can be combined with local acupuncture, acupressure, massage and other treatment methods, The treatment methods such as acupuncture, tui na, massage, etc. can effectively relieve the pain symptoms of the lumbar region. For the care of patients with lumbar disc herniation, the patient should be placed in absolute bed rest and instructed to turn regularly, clean the skin, and eat a light and easily digestible diet, avoiding greasy and spicy food to prevent constipation. During bed rest, patients can be instructed to perform active functional exercises of non-braking parts of the joints to promote blood circulation throughout the body, increase muscle strength and prevent muscle atrophy. Patients are advised to wear a lumbar girth to move on the ground after 2-3 weeks of bed rest or complete disappearance of pain symptoms, and not to do bending and weight holding for 3 months, and to perform functional exercises for the lumbar and back muscles according to specific conditions to prevent recurrence of the disease.