How to effectively treat lumbar disc bulge
Disease description:
I went home to visit my uncle, and my grandmother said he has developed lumbar disc bulging. I plan to take him to the hospital for treatment. What is the best way to treat lumbar disc bulging?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
The treatment recommendations for lumbar disc bulge are as follows:
1. General treatment: Bed rest, avoiding bending and weight-bearing activities to reduce pressure on the lumbar intervertebral discs.
2. Medication: Under a doctor's guidance, use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs such as ibuprofen granules and celecoxib capsules, as well as neurotrophic drugs like mecobalamin tablets, to reduce inflammation and pain and promote recovery of the lumbar nerves.
3. Physical therapy: Such as extracorporeal shockwave therapy and medium-frequency low-voltage electrical stimulation, which can help alleviate pain and promote recovery.
4. Lifestyle management: Maintain proper sitting and standing posture, avoid prolonged sitting or standing, perform stretching exercises regularly, and keep the lower back warm.
Treatment for lumbar disc bulge should comprehensively consider the patient's age, condition, and overall health status, and adopt an individualized treatment plan.
