The main exercise methods for lumbar disc herniation include, isometric contraction exercises for abdominal muscles and isometric contraction exercises for lumbar dorsal muscles in the acute stage, and aerial bicycle exercises, flying swallow exercises, and prone four-point support in the recovery stage.
1. Activity period: In the stage of acute pain, the patient mainly rests in bed and carries out the following bed exercises depending on the specific situation.
(1) Abdominal muscle isometric contraction exercises: lie on your back, lift your upper body forward and upward, and flex your lower limbs slightly to facilitate the abdominal muscle 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, just lumbar muscle force, do not cause movement. Keep 30 seconds for 1 time, 10 times 1 group, 2~3 groups a day.
2. Recovery period: this stage of the basic pain relief, mainly to strengthen the lumbar and abdominal muscle strength, stabilize the lumbar spine handle to improve lumbar spine mobility, and gradually return to normal and sports.
(1) Air bicycle: supine position, legs bent upward, imitating the bicycle action.
(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.