Can you massage a herniated disk in the lumbar spine?

Lumbar disc herniation can be massaged, but not all patients are suitable, massage should be based on the actual situation of the individual, such as the symptoms are mild, the condition of the patient can be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor, and should pay attention to avoid violent massage, may lead to aggravation of the condition. Massage can reduce the compression of the lumbar disc on the nerve root, soothe the waist and hip muscles, and promote blood circulation in the lower limbs, which can relieve the symptoms, but there is no therapeutic effect. After the lumbar disc herniation, when there is compression of the nerve, then massage will easily lead to repeated stimulation of the local nerve root, resulting in local edema, which will aggravate the symptoms of nerve compression, that is, it will aggravate the pain and numbness in the lower limbs, so that the patient can not sleep or wake up with pain again after sleeping, so it is not recommended to massage people with neurological symptoms. For the initial onset of the disease, a shorter period of patients, rest after the symptoms can be relieved on their own, can be appropriate for physical therapy massage, and need to avoid violent massage, so as not to aggravate the condition. However, if the symptoms continue to worsen or non-surgical treatment is ineffective, there are indications for surgery, affecting the life and work, can be recommended by the doctor for surgical treatment. Specifically can massage, need to be in the doctor’s assessment, avoid non-medical workers to the patient treatment, in order to avoid aggravation of symptoms.