What to do if you have a herniated disk with back pain and leg numbness

Herniated lumbar disc with back pain and leg numbness indicates that the nerve root has been compressed, and timely medical treatment is recommended. At the same time, you should pay attention to rest, avoid exertion, but also with acupuncture, massage and hot compresses to carry out treatment. If the condition is not particularly serious, first consider non-surgical treatment methods, including traction therapy, physical therapy, drug therapy, etc., can effectively eliminate local inflammation and edema. If the condition is very serious, and symptoms such as difficulty in urination, defecation or incontinence have appeared, which seriously affects the quality of life, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for surgical treatment.