How to recover from a back injury

The recovery of lumbar injury should be combined with the degree of lumbar injury. It is necessary to systematically assess the degree of injury after consultation and examination, and be guided by a doctor for treatment and recovery, and it is not recommended that patients operate on their own to avoid delaying the condition or causing further injury. Muscle injury: muscle injury caused by overexertion or strenuous activity, mainly correcting poor posture, avoiding strenuous activity, bed rest, and paying attention to warmth. You can improve the blood circulation in the lumbar region through moxibustion, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, etc. You can apply local ointments to activate blood circulation, reduce swelling and pain, and use herbal preparations such as safflower oil to relieve pain, and use painkillers or muscle relaxants if the pain is heavy. Second, lumbar fracture: 1, stable fracture and no nerve damage: need to be strictly bedridden for 10-12 weeks, oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs can be taken to relieve pain, and anti-osteoporosis treatment can be taken for osteoporosis; 2, unstable fracture or combined with nerve damage: surgery should be taken as early as possible to release nerve and spinal cord compression and avoid further injury. No matter what kind of lumbar damage, the diet should be light during the rehabilitation period, avoid eating cold, spicy and stimulating food, quit smoking, quit drinking, eat more food rich in high protein and calcium, such as eggs, beef, chicken, kelp, shrimp, soy products, etc., and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, which can effectively promote the recovery of the injury.