Whether or not surgery is recommended for lumbar disc herniation is mainly determined by the condition of the nerve compression. Patients with mild symptoms usually do not require surgical treatment, while patients with severe nerve compression can be considered for surgical intervention. Lumbar disc herniation is currently considered to be mainly due to degenerative changes in the lumbar spine. Most patients with lumbar disc herniation do not have serious nerve compression, and non-surgical methods are usually recommended to alleviate the symptoms, such as heat therapy, massage, physical therapy, rehabilitation training, and other methods, and oral ibuprofen, methylcobalamin, and other medications may be taken for adjuvant treatment. Clinically, some patients with lumbar disc herniation do require surgical intervention, and this group of patients tends to have more severe nerve compression, such as those with weakness of both lower limbs and cauda equina syndrome. Because nerve damage is currently considered irreversible, early decompression of the nerves is very beneficial to the surgical outcome as well as postoperative recovery. If the diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation is confirmed, early and standardized treatment is recommended to reduce the adverse effects of the disease. The above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.