Can Mecobalamin Tablets Treat Intervertebral Disc Herniation?

Jul 24, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

A colleague mentioned he has been diagnosed with a herniated intervertebral disc. May methylcobalamin tablets be used for treatment?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Mecobalamin tablets cannot directly treat intervertebral disc herniation but may help alleviate associated symptoms. Under a physician’s guidance, medications such as topical analgesic plasters for joints and Qiju Dihuang Wan (a traditional Chinese herbal formula) may be used. Additionally, acupuncture and massage therapy can help relieve pain. Daily moderate physical exercise—such as hula hooping, tai chi, or square dancing—is recommended to accelerate recovery and enhance immune function.