Herniated lumbar discs can’t make the nucleus pulposus shrink no matter what medications you take, but taking some medications can relieve the symptoms produced by the herniated nucleus pulposus compressing the dural sac and nerve roots, for example, you can take medications that nourish the nerves, such as methylcobalamin, and medications to reduce the edema of the nerve roots, such as hormones, and so on. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as celecoxib, can also be taken to reduce the symptoms of pain. Repeated lumbar disc stress and degenerative changes in the lumbar discs can lead to the nucleus pulposus passing through the ruptured annulus fibrosus to compress the nerve root or the dural sac, which is the main cause of lumbar disc herniation. In this pathologic state, none of the drugs have the effect of shrinking the nucleus pulposus, but taking the above drugs can control the pain and other symptoms. In addition to drug treatment, lumbar disc herniation can also be relieved by massage, traction and other methods, severe herniation of the nucleus pulposus also requires surgical treatment, it is recommended that the patient seek medical attention in a timely manner.