Leg pain caused by herniated lumbar vertebrae may be due to lower limb symptoms caused by ruptured discs, annulus fibrosus and herniated nucleus pulposus in the lumbar region compressing the nerve roots of the lumbar vertebrae, which can be treated by general treatment, medication and surgery. According to the patients’ different conditions and physical status, the most suitable and effective treatment method will be chosen.
1. General treatment: when patients with lumbar disc herniation have leg pain symptoms, they should pay attention to bed rest, correct sitting posture, and avoid strenuous exercise and heavy labor in the acute stage; in the relieving stage, they can have appropriate activities, and carry out lumbar and back muscle strength training, so as to increase the stability of the lumbar region.
2. Drug therapy: you can take oral celecoxib, meloxicam and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, not only can relieve leg pain in the legs and lower back, but also can reduce the condition. You can take some nutritious nerve drugs, such as methylcobalamin and vitamin B drugs, which can help the nerves to recover.
3. Surgery: If the lumbar herniation is serious and the condition continues without improvement, surgery is usually needed.
Leg pain caused by herniated lumbar vertebrae should be treated in a timely manner in a hospital and standardized under the guidance of a doctor. The above medications should be used according to the doctor’s instructions.