Patients with a herniated lumbar disc can only see results if they have acupuncture for at least a week, but acupuncture treatment alone cannot completely cure a herniated lumbar disc, it can only provide relief. The herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbar disc protrudes and compresses the nerve roots, which can have significant edema. The purpose of acupuncture can stimulate the meridians and improve local blood circulation, which is conducive to reducing swelling and relieving pain. However, the recovery of the nerve is slow, at least a week or so before there is a significant improvement, during this period also need to cooperate with other treatment methods, such as lumbar traction, physical therapy, lying on a hard bed, and infusion of dehydration, swelling, nerve nutrition drugs, such as sodium hepaticoside or mannitol injection or dexamethasone, etc., can reduce the edema of the nerve root, with acupuncture effect is better. In addition, patients should try to avoid contact with water after acupuncture, pay attention to keeping warm, and enhance nutrition.