How do I care for a herniated disc?

There are several types of care for lumbar disc herniation as follows: In the acute stage, it is advisable to carry out the five-point support exercise in bed. Take the supine position, take the head, two elbows and two feet as the support points, and raise the body upward for 2-5 minutes each time, twice a day. After one month, you can do three-point support exercise, taking the supine position, lifting the body upward with the head and both feet as support points, 4-6 minutes each time, twice a day. After full recovery, you can also carry out prone exercise, first head, upper limbs and back back extension, then lower limbs and waist back extension, and finally the whole body to the abdomen as a support point back extension. Experts point out that the daily diet should be small and nutritious, easy to digest and delicious is also more important in the care of lumbar disc herniation. Special attention should be paid to eating more vegetables and fruits, so that the body takes in rich vitamins, and make the intestines have more fiber and keep water, promote intestinal peristalsis, to prevent constipation. Because constipation pro toilet Nu earn, abdominal pressure increases, will make the symptoms worse. Daily bedtime, morning drinking honey water, light salt water can effectively prevent constipation. If constipation has occurred, patients with lumbar disc herniation can apply some laxatives or laxative with open cork under the guidance of a doctor. In the care of lumbar disc herniation, bed rest can be properly carried out for about 1 week, generally in a hard bed, in a supine position, with a soft pad under the waist to maintain the natural physiological curvature of the lumbar spine, which can promote blood circulation and reduce pain. 1 week later, you can gradually get out of bed to do some light activities, 2 weeks later, you can do some physical activities that do not require significant bending according to your condition, 3 to 4 weeks later After 3-4 weeks, normal activities can be resumed, but no heavy work or strenuous exercise can be done.