Lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration

Lumbar disc degeneration can be treated by general treatment, drug therapy, surgery and other ways.

1. General treatment

patients should rest properly and cooperate with hot compress, massage and other physiotherapy to relax local muscles to reduce uncomfortable symptoms. In addition, core stability training and spinal stretch training can be used to strengthen lumbar and abdominal muscles and improve lumbar stability.

2. Drug treatment

patients can use aspirin, celecoxib, meloxicam and other drugs to relieve discomfort. If there are no contraindications, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, prednisone and other drugs can also be used to relieve pain.

3. Surgical treatment

patients can choose disc decompression, disc plasty and so on when necessary, by removing or repairing damaged disc tissue, relieve compression nerves and relieve symptoms.