Lumbar L5-s1 herniation will not heal on its own. If the clinical symptoms are mild, it can be treated conservatively and medically, and if the clinical symptoms are severe, surgery can be considered.
Lumbar L5-s1 herniation refers to the herniation of the intervertebral disc between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra of the human body, which belongs to the degenerative changes of the disease, the external force makes the intervertebral disc’s annulus fibrosus rupture, and the nucleus pulposus protrudes from the rupture place, resulting in the nerve root being compressed. The degeneration formed by this disease is irreversible, therefore, lumbar l5-s1 herniation will not heal on its own.
For patients with mild symptoms of lumbar L5-s1 herniation, conservative treatments such as medication, physical therapy, and rest are usually given, and commonly used medications include ibuprofen, meloxicam, etc. Physical therapy can be used with extracorporeal shockwave, which can effectively alleviate the pain of the low back; patients in the acute stage should rest in bed and wear a lumbar girdle for appropriate activities.
For patients with severe symptoms of lumbar L5-s1 herniation, if it has affected normal work and life, minimally invasive surgery such as laminectomy can be considered.
Patients with lumbar L5-s1 herniation should correct their bad posture and strengthen the muscle strength of the lumbar back according to their physical condition, which will help the recovery of the disease. If the condition suddenly worsens, you should go to the hospital in time and be treated under the guidance of the doctor.