Treatment Methods for Lumbar Disc Herniation
Disease description:
A herniated lumbar disc causes frequent lower back pain and difficulty straightening the waist. How should a herniated lumbar disc be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Common treatment options for lumbar disc herniation:
1. Rest: Avoid excessive activity to reduce strain on the lower back.
2. Medication: Such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, and neurotrophic agents, to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasms, and promote recovery of nerve function.
3. Physical therapy: Such as acupuncture, massage, manipulation, and infrared irradiation, to improve local blood circulation, relieve muscle tension, and promote resolution of inflammation.
4. Rehabilitation exercises: Can strengthen the muscles of the lower back and improve spinal stability.
5. Endoscopic lumbar discectomy: A minimally invasive procedure performed through a small incision under endoscopic guidance to remove the herniated portion of the disc, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.
6. Transforaminal endoscopic surgery: Applicable for nerve root compression caused by foraminal stenosis.
7. Open surgery: In rare cases, if the condition is extremely severe, open surgical procedures such as laminectomy or spinal fusion may be required.
