How to improve a herniated disk

Lumbar disc herniation is lumbar disc herniation, and the methods to improve the symptoms include general treatment, physical therapy, medication and surgery. 1. General treatment: bed rest, protection of the lumbar girdle, reasonable diet, avoiding bad posture, avoiding exertion, cold, strengthening the lumbar back muscle training, such as swallow fly and other movement exercises. 2. Physical therapy: acupuncture, massage and other physical methods can promote local blood circulation and improve symptoms. 3. Drug therapy: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be used when accompanied by pain; muscle relaxants such as tizanidine can be used when accompanied by muscle spasm; dehydrating agents such as mannitol can be used when accompanied by neural edema; short-term use of glucocorticosteroids such as dexamethasone can also be effective in relieving symptoms. 4. Surgery: If the symptoms are severe and recurrent, conservative treatment is ineffective and the condition gradually worsens, seriously affecting the work, surgical treatment such as nucleus pulposus removal of intervertebral disc can be performed. If symptoms such as lumbar pain and swelling occur, you should consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease and carry out standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor.