Herniated lumbar disc compressing the nerve root can be treated conservatively or surgically according to the patient’s physique or condition to achieve the purpose of cure, as follows. 1. Conservative treatment: if the patient’s own physical condition allows and the compression of the nerve root by the herniated lumbar disc is light, he should pay attention to bed rest, and the traction treatment under the guidance of professionals is feasible, aiming to make the protruding intervertebral disk to be retracted, so as to relieve the compression of the nerve by the protruding intervertebral disk, and with the oral nutritive drugs, such as methylcobalamin, etc.. Oral ibuprofen and other drugs can also be taken for pain relief. 2. Surgery: If the symptoms of herniated lumbar intervertebral disc on the nerve root compression are more serious, such as lower limbs leg pain, leg numbness or affect the normal walking, etc., if necessary, feasible surgical treatment, such as minimally invasive nucleus pulposus removal surgery. The purpose of the surgery is to remove the herniated disc, thereby relieving the compression of the disc on the nerve root, relieving the symptoms of nerve compression, and achieving the goal of healing. If the examination finds that the lumbar herniation compresses the nerve root, it is recommended to find out the degree of compression as soon as possible and follow the doctor’s instructions for timely treatment to prevent the condition from aggravating and thus affecting the normal life. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and self-medication is prohibited.