There is no so-called best way to treat lumbar disc herniation, according to the specific condition of the treatment method including general treatment, drug treatment, physical therapy, surgical treatment and so on.
1. General treatment: Herniated lumbar disc should pay attention to bed rest to reduce the pressure on the lumbar region, avoid sitting for a long time, stooping and lifting heavy objects, etc., and train the lumbar and back muscles properly, such as doing the small swallow fly and arching bridge movements.
2. Medication: If the herniated disc presses on the nerves and causes obvious lumbar pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. meloxicam), nutritive nerve drugs (e.g. methylcobalamin, vitamin B6), muscle relaxants (e.g. ethylpiperidinone) can be taken to relieve the pain.
3. Physical therapy: lumbar traction, microwave physiotherapy, acupuncture and massage can also be used to assist in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
4. Surgery: Surgery should be considered when conservative treatment is ineffective or when there is severe disc herniation.
In case of lumbar disc herniation, one should consult a doctor in time to clarify the extent of the condition and carry out regular treatment under the doctor’s guidance. In addition, the drugs mentioned above should also be used under the guidance of a doctor.