Can a prolapsed disc be treated conservatively?

Prolapsed disc refers to a type of lumbar disc herniation, which can be treated conservatively for patients with milder symptoms and a shorter course of the disease. This disease is mostly the result of degenerative lesions, and it is difficult to reverse the degeneration that has already formed, but many patients can gradually relieve or recover after resting on their own. 80% to 90% of patients with lumbar disc herniation can be relieved by conservative treatment. Therefore, for patients with mild symptoms and a short course of the disease, conservative treatment is preferred, such as bed rest, hot compresses, massage, traction, etc., to relieve the pressure on the lumbar vertebrae as well as to promote the local blood circulation, so as to make the lumbar muscles loose. In addition, lumbar disc herniation conservative treatment is ineffective patients, can consider surgical treatment, the treatment effect is accurate. Specific treatment program, patients should go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, to avoid delaying the condition.