If a lumbar disc herniates and compresses a nerve, the patient can take the following types of drugs orally: First, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as the first-line clinical recommendation, have obvious anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects, such as celecoxib, loxoprofen sodium, Ancestrin, and Protosone, etc. Such drugs can also cause a certain degree of interference with the digestive system and should be protected. Second, nutritional drugs, such as vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, such drugs can promote the repair of damaged nerves, restore the nerve conduction function, usually need to be taken orally for about three months to have a significant effect. Thirdly, Chinese medicine, such as Palsy Capsules, Cao Wu Jia Su Tablets, and Hu Li San Capsules, can play the role of opening the tendons and activating the joints, reducing swelling and pain, which can significantly improve the edema and inflammation of the nerves and reduce the symptoms of back and leg pain.