How to treat lumbar spondylosis

The treatment of lumbar spondylosis mainly includes drugs, surgery and physiotherapy, but there are many types of the disease, which need to be selected according to the specific type. Common treatment measures are as follows: a. Physical therapy Patients with acute lumbar disc herniation need absolute bed rest for 3-4 weeks, and patients with chronic lumbar spondylosis should avoid sitting for long periods of time, prolonged desk work, etc. They can wear a lumbar girth during daily activities and do appropriate exercises for the lumbar back muscles, such as supine straight leg raising, flat support, backward walking, etc. At the same time, massage and massage, acupuncture, electrotherapy, cupping, laser, ultrasound, paraffin therapy, etc. can be used to achieve the purpose of anti-inflammatory and pain relief, blood circulation. Second, drug treatment Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and nerve-nourishing drugs can be used to reduce the pain of patients, including ibuprofen and methylcobalamin, which can effectively improve the symptoms of lumbar spondylosis. Surgery is suitable for those with clear diagnosis and indications for surgery, as well as those who seriously affect life, work and rest, or those who are ineffective with non-surgical treatment. Commonly used surgical methods are: 1, spinal endoscopic surgery: for patients with partially prolapsed lumbar discs; 2, laminoplasty: for patients with simple lumbar disc herniation; 3, total intervertebral decompression implant fusion internal fixation: can be used for most lumbar spine diseases, but the damage to the spine is large and is not commonly used; 4, transvertebral foramen access lumbar interbody fusion: can solve most lumbar spine diseases. It is more commonly used. Other treatment: 1. nerve root block: can relieve nerve root pain in the short term; 2. radiotherapy: if the lumbar spine disease is caused by malignant tumor, this therapy should be selected as appropriate; 3. psychotherapy: patients with chronic low back pain are given psychological guidance to improve the psychological condition and relieve pain.