How to treat a herniated lumbar disk to break the root

Most patients with lumbar disc herniation achieve the possibility of cure through general treatment, medication, or surgery, but there is also the possibility of recurrence. 1. General treatment: When general symptoms flare up, absolute bed rest (usually for 3~4 weeks or when symptoms are reduced) can reduce the pressure on the intervertebral discs and relieve pain. Pelvic traction (traction weight 7~15kg for 2 weeks) to reduce pressure and nerve compression. Physical therapy to relieve muscle tension and pain through massage, acupressure, and so on. 2. Medication: When the pain is severe, you can take celecoxib and diclofenac sodium under the guidance of your doctor to relieve the discomfort. You can also take muscle relaxants such as cloxazone and flupirtine to relieve discomfort. If the spinal cord is severely compressed, drugs such as mannitol can be used to relieve edema. 3. Surgery: When the disease cannot be controlled by conservative treatment and there are obvious symptoms of nerve compression (dullness of sensation in the saddle area, dysfunction of urinary and defecation, intermittent claudication, etc.), surgical treatments such as laminectomy and nucleus pulposus removal, discectomy, artificial disc replacement, etc. are chosen. If the patient has uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to go to the neurology department or surgery department in time to seek professional medical help, avoid self-medication.