What happens after lumbar disc herniation treated with foraminoscopy?

Clothing: Dress comfortably, pay attention to warmth, and avoid cold and moisture in the lumbar region, i.e., it is not advisable to subject the body to direct wind under air conditioners and fans, and room temperature should not be too low to avoid inducing inflammation. Food: strengthen nutrition, balanced diet, pay attention to weight control; obesity can increase the burden on the spine and increase the risk of lumbar disc herniation, some patients take too many supplements and do not pay attention to proper exercise, resulting in significant weight gain, this misconception needs to be avoided; smoking can affect the blood supply and nutrient supply of the intervertebral disc, it is recommended to quit smoking. Live: home should use a hard mattress, should not be too soft bed rest, spring bed, soft Simmons is not a good choice; postoperative education in strict accordance with the principle of “axial turning” in bed sit up or lie down, at least adhere to 3-6 months. The following are some examples: wear a brace or lumbar girth for 1.5 months after surgery, avoid bending for 3 months, and avoid strenuous lumbar activities for 1 year; avoid sitting for a long time after surgery (get up and move for 3-5 minutes in half an hour or so), and it is recommended to sit in a chair with a backrest, avoid sitting on a low seat such as a sofa; sit on a toilet for defecation, avoid squatting, so as not to increase the burden on the lumbar region; when picking up things, it is advisable to squat first and then pick up things, not to bend down directly to avoid aggravating the lumbar burden; you can drive for a short time after 6 weeks after surgery, you can drive normally after 3 months, but long-distance driving is not recommended; women avoid wearing high heels or as little as possible, high heels will change the spinal force line and increase the burden on the lumbar region, girls who love beauty can consider it after 3 months. Sex: Sexual life can be restored after 2-4 weeks, to the extent that it does not produce painful symptoms, each person’s own mastery. Surgery is only an important part of the treatment of lumbar disc herniation, and should not be taken lightly after successful surgery. A minimally invasive surgery is difficult to achieve permanent cure and no recurrence, and post-operative rehabilitation and maintenance are important to ensure long-term efficacy. As the saying goes: three points of treatment, seven points of maintenance, may every lumbar herniation patient obtain a long and happy and healthy life.