A ruptured lumbar disc is a type of lumbar disc lesion that, once formed, is unlikely to heal itself. 1. The lumbar disc consists of the nucleus pulposus, the annulus fibrosus and the cartilage plate. A ruptured lumbar disc is a rupture of the annulus fibrosus of the lumbar disc, which results in a protrusion of the nucleus pulposus. Once the internal structure is diseased, there is little chance of self-healing. Ruptured lumbar discs can be treated conservatively or surgically depending on the situation. 2. Conservative treatment includes medication, sleeping on a hard bed, massage, physical therapy, acupuncture, etc. Commonly used medications include celecoxib, etoricoxib, methylcobalamin, etc. to effectively relieve the symptoms of low back pain. Patients with severe lumbar disc ruptures are treated with surgery to relieve symptoms. If diagnosed with a ruptured lumbar disc, it cannot heal on its own and early treatment is recommended.