What to do about lumbar disc herniation in the elderly

For elderly patients once the lumbar disc herniation, it is best to choose bed rest, avoid prolonged sitting, and even avoid bending, moving heavy things and other actions, good habits is an important way to improve the lumbar disc herniation, if you have to go down to the ground activities waiting to wear a waist brace, it is best to wear a slightly stiffer on the stability of the lumbar spine can play a protective role. If the lumbar pain is obvious, physical therapy can be used, such as heat therapy, massage, massage and other physical therapy can also play a significant role in improving low back pain, and appropriate traction therapy can also relieve the symptoms of nerve root compression. Traction for osteoporosis in the elderly is best carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and anti-inflammatory and analgesic or nerve-nourishing drugs can also be used for symptomatic treatment.