What to look for when traveling long distances with a herniated disc

In patients with lumbar disc herniation, lumbar immobilization support is recommended during long distance travel. The most common clinical causes of lumbar disc herniation include disc degeneration, cumulative injuries, pregnancy, genetic factors, and developmental abnormalities of the lumbar spine. Long-distance travel can be done by self-driving, passenger cars, trains, high-speed railways, airplanes and other modes. When choosing the mode, try to choose horizontal, in order to reduce the load on the lumbar spine, so as not to aggravate the symptoms; if it can not be avoided only to choose the sitting type, be sure to carry the lumbar spine fixation support (selection of the conditions require that the lumbar as far as possible with a steel plate), in order to fix the lumbar vertebrae and can share some of the lumbar vertebrae load, slowing down the aggravation of the symptoms. If there is any discomfort, go to a regular specialized hospital as soon as possible, and actively treat the condition to avoid delay.