How to treat bone spurs and lumbar disc herniation
Disease description:
How should one be treated for both bone spurs and lumbar disc herniation at the same time?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Common treatment methods for bone spurs and lumbar disc herniation:
1. Medication: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen capsules and celecoxib capsules can be used for bone spurs to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. For lumbar disc herniation, medications such as anti-bone spur tablets, Yaotongning capsules, and meloxicam can be used to alleviate pain.
2. Physical therapy: Methods such as heat application and electrical stimulation can strengthen muscles, improve local blood circulation, and relieve muscle tension.
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Oral and topical administration of Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, and scraping (Gua Sha) may be used as adjunctive therapies to help relieve symptoms, but should be performed under the guidance of a qualified physician.
When conservative treatments are ineffective and the condition is severe, both bone spurs and lumbar disc herniation can be treated surgically to remove the affected tissue or perform repairs. Surgical options include discectomy and spinal fusion.
Regular follow-up visits are necessary during the course of treatment.
