When a patient has a prolapsed lumbar disc, they can first choose conservative methods of treatment, which usually include massage, hot compresses, acupuncture, baking, and physical therapy, which can promote the recovery of the prolapsed lumbar disc and reduce the pain at the site of the prolapsed disc. In addition, patients can also apply some ointment to the prolapsed disc area to relieve blood stasis, swelling and pain, such as Yunnan Baiyao ointment. When the prolapsed area is severe, surgery may be considered. When a patient has a prolapsed lumbar disc, try not to maintain a position for a long time to avoid more serious damage to the lower back. When a lumbar disc prolapses, the patient will experience pain and restricted movement. Initially, the patient may mistake it for ordinary pain and not care about it, but after a period of time the pain will increase and the pain will not disappear. Therefore, patients with lumbar pain should go to the hospital as soon as possible for examination to clarify the cause of the pain and for symptomatic treatment.