How to exercise for herniated lumbar disc compressed nerve leg numbness

Patients with lumbar disc herniation compression of nerves with symptoms of leg numbness can carry out exercises such as isometric contraction exercises for abdominal muscles and isometric contraction exercises for lumbar dorsal muscles in the acute stage, and aerial cycling exercises, flying swallow exercises, and flat support exercises in the recovery stage. 1. Activity period: In the stage of acute pain, patients should mainly rest in bed and perform the following bed exercises depending on the specific situation. (1) Abdominal muscle isometric contraction exercise: lie on your back, lift your upper body forward and upward to exert force, and slightly flex your lower limbs to facilitate the abdominal muscle to exert force. Hold 30 seconds for 1 time, 10 times for 1 group, 2~3 groups a day. (2) lumbar back muscle isometric contraction exercises: supine position, upper body force pressure bed, so that the lumbar muscles force, do not cause movement. Keep 30 seconds for 1 time, 10 times a group, 2~3 groups a day. 2. Recovery period: at this stage, the pain is basically relieved, and the main purpose is to strengthen the strength of lumbar and abdominal muscles, stabilize the lumbar spine and improve the mobility of lumbar spine, and gradually return to normal movement. (1) Air bicycle: supine position, legs bent upward, imitating the bicycle movement. (2) Flying Swallow Exercise: prone position, head, both upper limbs, lower limbs as far back as possible, abdominal contact with the bed or cushion area as small as possible, in the shape of a flying swallow. (3) Plate support: prone position, elbow flexion, small arms and forefeet supporting the ground, the body off the ground, ears, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles in a straight line, to maintain balance. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical attention and treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid adverse consequences.