What to do if you have a moderate herniated disk with bending pain

Patients with lumbar disc herniation who suffer from back pain should first rest in bed, then wear protective gear and move around, and can take medication and assist with traction, physical therapy and exercise. 1. Bed rest: the treatment of lumbar disc herniation patients is mainly conservative treatment, patients should first absolute bed rest for 3~4 weeks, after the symptoms are slightly relieved, wear protective gear, and then go down to the ground appropriately. 2. Taking medication: patients can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain, such as diclofenac sodium, celecoxib, etc.; also can be fed intravenously with mannitol and other medications to relieve the edema of the nerve roots, which can also achieve the purpose of relieving pain. 3. Traction, physical therapy and exercise: After the acute phase, patients can start traction, physical therapy and exercise, which can relieve the pressure between the intervertebral discs by exercising the lumbar muscles, and achieve the purpose of reducing the symptoms. Whether the patient is taking medication or exercising, it is necessary to do so under the guidance of a physician, and should not blindly use medication or over-exercise, so as to avoid serious consequences.