How to treat lumbar spine disease

The treatment of lumbar spine disorders mainly includes the following aspects: 1. Medication: For mild to moderate pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as meloxicam capsules or ibuprofen sustained-release capsules can be used to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. However, long-term use may lead to gastrointestinal side effects. 2. Physical therapy: This includes heat or cold compresses, massage, acupuncture, electrical stimulation, etc., which can improve muscle strength, reduce pressure, promote blood circulation, and thereby alleviate symptoms. For example, repeated waist rubbing, "flying swallow" exercises, and backward walking therapy are all effective physical treatments. 3. Surgical treatment: For patients with severe conditions in whom medication and physical therapy have shown limited effectiveness, surgical options such as lumbar discectomy or intertransverse process spinal fusion may be considered.