Usually, the lumbar herniated disc symptoms are relieved to a certain degree, and it will not compress the nerves. If a patient has a herniated lumbar disc compressing the nerves, he or she needs to consult a doctor in time for targeted treatment under the doctor’s guidance, including medication, physical therapy, surgery and so on.
1. Drug treatment: commonly used drugs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, such as ibuprofen; muscle relaxants, such as flupirtine; dehydrating agents, such as mannitol; glucocorticoids, such as dexamethasone. It is necessary to choose the appropriate drugs under the guidance of the doctor, do not use drugs without authorization.
2. Physiotherapy: Commonly used physiotherapy modalities include hot compresses, electrical stimulation therapy, infrared irradiation and so on.
3. Surgery: Surgery includes simple interlaminar open nucleus pulposus removal, total laminectomy and so on. Doctors need to evaluate the patient’s condition and choose the appropriate surgical method.
The above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid self-medication.