What to do if you have a herniated disk with sore and sleepy legs

The treatment of herniated lumbar disc with sore legs includes general treatment, medication, physical therapy, traction therapy, surgical treatment and so on. Herniated lumbar disc leg soreness is mainly due to the protruding nucleus pulposus compressing or stimulating the nerve root, treatment should first bed rest, hot compresses to improve local blood circulation, alleviate the symptoms of leg soreness, at the same time can be combined with acupuncture, massage and other ways to carry out the treatment. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs such as ibuprofen and celecoxib can also be applied to relieve symptoms. In addition, physical therapy such as infrared lamp irradiation, intermediate-frequency electrotherapy, and high-frequency electrotherapy can improve the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation to a certain extent. Traction therapy can also reduce the degree of compression on the spinal nerve roots and relieve symptoms. If the effect of the above treatments is not obvious or the symptoms worsen, surgery may be needed. It is recommended to go to the hospital for early treatment of herniated disc and leg pain. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.