Can drinking alcohol relieve lumbar disc herniation and bone spurs?
Disease description:
I have lumbar disc herniation and bone spurs, and I feel very uncomfortable during flare-ups. A friend suggested that I drink some alcohol, saying it could provide relief. May I ask if drinking alcohol can help alleviate symptoms of lumbar disc herniation and bone spurs?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Drinking alcohol generally does not relieve lumbar disc herniation or bone spurs, and may even worsen the condition, as alcohol and other components in alcoholic beverages can be irritating to the body. Patients undergoing treatment for lumbar disc herniation should use methods such as massage or acupuncture. During treatment, they should avoid sleeping on overly soft beds and eating irritating foods.
