Lumbar disc herniation can be suspended after 6 months of conservative treatment if it is completely relieved, if there are still mild symptoms need to continue treatment, and if the pain is severe, surgery may be required.
1. Complete remission: If the symptoms have been completely relieved after 6 months of conservative treatment, the treatment can be suspended, and subsequent attention should be paid to the lumbar region, do not bear weight, sleep on a hard bed, reduce bending and other activities, pay attention to warmth, and if there is a relapse of the disease, it is necessary to go to the hospital in a timely manner to follow up the diagnosis.
2. Mild symptoms: If there are still mild symptoms after 6 months of conservative treatment, the treatment should be continued for a period of time, under the guidance of the doctor for traction therapy, massage or oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, such as celecoxib, ibuprofen and so on.
3. Severe pain: If the pain is still severe after conservative treatment and affects normal life and work, you should go to the hospital in time for follow-up, and the doctor will judge whether surgery is needed according to the examination results. Minimally invasive surgery, such as laminectomy, can be considered.
Once the lumbar disc herniation occurs, you should go to the regular hospital in time, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment.