How can I treat myself for a bulging disc in my lumbar spine?

Self-treatment is not recommended for lumbar bulging discs. General treatment, medication, physical therapy and surgery should be performed according to the severity of the condition as prescribed by the doctor. 1. General treatment: symptoms related to lumbar disc bulge should pay attention to rest, reduce lumbar activities. During the recovery period, the lumbar muscles can be strengthened appropriately, and avoid sitting and standing for a long time. 2. Physiotherapy: Including massage and lumbar functional exercises. Need to consult a professional massage or orthopedics, the doctor for the symptoms and conditions of the press, kneading, wrenching and other professional techniques, so that the bulging lumbar discs to play a targeted therapeutic role, do not consult the relevant qualifications of the small clinic. 3. Medication: If there are obvious symptoms such as lumbar pain, generally use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen for antipyretic and analgesic treatment; if there are symptoms such as numbness of the lower limbs, oral methylcobalamin and other nutritive nerve medications can be taken for treatment. 4. Surgery: For people with poor conservative treatment and severe compression of the nerve root, consider surgical treatment, such as minimally invasive nucleus pulposus removal. Lumbar disc bulging related symptoms should be timely to the hospital, improve the relevant examination, after a clear diagnosis of standardized treatment in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not blindly use their own medication.