The methods of pain relief for lumbar disc herniation include: bed rest, medication and physical therapy.
1. Bed rest: For patients with severe pain, bed rest should be provided, and after the symptoms are relieved, wear a waist cuff to gradually restore moderate normal activities, and avoid twisting, flexing and excessive weight-bearing on a daily basis.
2. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: are commonly used in the treatment of low back pain. They can relieve chronic low back pain and improve functional status, such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
3. Opioid painkillers: For patients with unsatisfactory results with NSAIDs, these drugs can be used with caution, but attention should be paid to the adverse effects of long-term use and drug dependence, such as morphine, oxycodone hydrochloride.
4. Glucocorticoids: systemic application can provide short-term pain relief, but long-term use is not recommended. For example, prednisone.
5. Muscle relaxants: can be used in the acute and subacute phase of low back pain patients drug therapy, such as flupirtine, tizanidine.
6. Neurotrophic drugs: help to relieve the numbness and weakness of the lower limbs caused by the compression of nerve roots or spinal cord, such as neurotropin.
7. Physiotherapy: such as hot compresses, massage, shock waves, etc., can help reduce muscle spasm and improve local blood circulation, which can relieve mild pain symptoms in the short term.
Herniated lumbar disc pain, it is recommended to choose the appropriate method under the guidance of a specialist, should avoid blind self-medication.