Lumbar disc herniation is a common disease, but there are still a lot of people have some misunderstandings about this disease, thus taking a lot of detours in the treatment. The following 3 misconceptions especially need to be corrected. Misconception 1: Many patients believe that all lumbar disc herniation can be cured by surgery Expert explanation: Surgery is only one of the means of treatment of lumbar disc herniation. The indications for surgery for lumbar disc herniation are very strict, and surgery is not the first choice for lumbar disc herniation treatment. In addition, there are strict indications and contraindications for surgery, and there is also the possibility of recurrence after surgery. It should be noted that most patients with lumbar disc herniation can be relieved by non-surgical therapies, but some patients still require surgery. Patients with severe disc herniation should be operated on promptly when bowel and bladder dysfunction occurs. Also when partial muscle paralysis occurs, surgery is the way to help restore muscle function. Also, when various conservative treatments are ineffective, surgery can relieve nerve compression. Myth 2: Herniated lumbar intervertebral discs can be reset by massage Expert explanation: massage and massage can only play a role in relieving pain, can not get rid of the root cause. And because many people do massage and massage on the lumbar disc herniation lack of sufficient knowledge, often aggravate the condition, and even cause accidents. A common clinical situation is that many patients, after receiving manipulative massage reset treatment, not only did not alleviate the symptoms but aggravated them, so patients are reminded that they must choose carefully. Myth 3: Lumbar disc herniation does not attack the first wait and see expert explanation: by the lumbar disc herniation caused by lumbar pain can cause incontinence, numbness of the lower limbs and even part of the muscle paralysis. Some patients with urinary and fecal dysfunction, if not treated in time within 24 hours, may lead to urinary and fecal function is not restored. In addition, those with partial muscle paralysis of the lower limbs may not recover even after surgery if not treated in time within 1 to 3 months.