What to do during a herniated disc flare-up

The episodes of lumbar disc herniation may be induced by physiological factors such as heavy physical activity, or by pathologic causes such as rupture of the annulus fibrosus and protrusion of the nucleus pulposus into the spinal canal. It can be relieved by physical therapy such as absolute bed rest, drug therapy such as mannitol and surgical treatment. 1. Physiotherapy: in the acute stage, absolute bed rest, emergency braking, forbidding activities such as bending over and carrying heavy objects. Local massage can be performed to reduce tissue edema and pain. 2. Pharmacotherapy: you can choose myorelaxants such as chlorzoxazone and flupirtine to relieve low back pain caused by muscle spasm; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib, ibuprofen and meloxicam for anti-inflammatory and pain relief. If necessary, glucocorticoids can also be chosen, thus improving the lower extremity pain and other symptoms. 3. Surgery: If conservative treatment is ineffective, minimally invasive or open surgery can be carried out to relieve nerve compression, so as to improve the symptoms of nerve compression and irritation such as abnormal sensation in the saddle area and weakness of the lower limbs caused by the prolapsed disc. During the episodes of lumbar disc herniation, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time in order to clarify the diagnosis and carry out targeted treatment. In addition, all of the above medications should be taken under the guidance of a doctor and should not be used without authorization.