Lumbar pain compression nerve leg numbness, usually caused by lumbar disc herniation, there is no fastest way to relieve, can be through the general treatment, lumbar traction, medication, to improve the symptoms of leg numbness, and in severe cases, surgical treatment can be carried out.
1. General treatment: in the acute stage, absolute bed rest should be provided, no arbitrary lumbar activities, and the mattress should be soft and hard to avoid the symptoms from worsening.
2. Lumbar traction: In the recovery period, pelvic traction can be performed on the lumbar vertebrae to increase the width of the intervertebral space and reduce the compression of the nerves, and can also be combined with massage and acupressure.
3. Drug therapy: Nutritional nerve drugs can be used for treatment, such as methylcobalamin, vitamin B12, etc. When there is edema of the nerve, mannitol and other drugs can be used to relieve edema. When there are symptoms of pain, drugs such as celecoxib and ibuprofen can be used to relieve pain.
4. Surgery: If the lumbar disc herniation is particularly serious and the above treatments are ineffective, affecting the quality of life, it is recommended to undergo surgical treatment, such as nucleus pulposus removal.
During the period of treatment, it is necessary to follow the doctor’s instructions, safe and reasonable use of medication, and after the surgical treatment, do a good job of post-operative care and regular medical review.