How to treat lower extremity radiating pain from lumbar sprain

Lumbar sprain lower extremity radiating pain is generally considered lumbar disc herniation, and can be given conservative treatment and surgical treatment. 1. Conservative treatment: Conservative treatment can be given if the symptoms are mild and consistent with the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug treatment (ibuprofen, diclofenac), low-oxygen-consumption exercise, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, etc., and minimize the activities and bed rest. 2. Surgery: For patients whose intractable pain is ineffective with conservative treatment and with signs and symptoms of nerve or spinal cord compression, surgery can be given to avoid the sequelae caused by spinal cord compression. Surgery for lumbar disc herniation can be divided into 4 categories: open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, lumbar fusion, and lumbar artificial disc replacement. Lower extremity radiating pain from lumbar sprain is recommended for early standardized treatment to reduce the adverse effects of the disease. Drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice.