How to treat posterior bulging of the lumbar intervertebral disc
Disease description:
I suddenly felt a soreness in my lower back upon waking up, and it has been fluctuating ever since. The other day, I took time to visit an outpatient clinic, where the doctor told me that prolonged sitting has caused a slight bulging of my lumbar disc. I'd like to inquire about how to treat a posterior lumbar disc bulge?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
The treatment methods for posterior lumbar disc bulging can be summarized as follows:
1. General treatment: Suitable for cases with mild clinical symptoms, primarily involving daily care. Avoid excessive bending, prolonged sitting or standing, and heavy physical labor.
2. Medication: When lumbar disc bulging causes back pain, medications such as sodium diclofenac or ibuprofen may be used to relieve pain.
3. Non-pharmacological therapies: Such as massage therapy and acupuncture, which can alleviate symptoms to some extent but cannot provide a cure. These methods should be performed under the guidance of qualified professionals.
4. Surgical treatment: For particularly severe cases of lumbar disc bulging or when the above treatments are ineffective, surgical intervention should be considered, such as transforaminal endoscopic surgery, to remove the protruding disc material and relieve symptoms.
During treatment, it is essential to strictly follow medical advice, use medications safely and appropriately, maintain proper daily care, and attend regular follow-up appointments with healthcare providers.
