What are the treatment principles for lumbar instability?

The treatment principles of lumbar instability include general treatment, drug treatment, surgical treatment, etc.

1. General treatment

Most patients with lumbar instability can be relieved by conservative treatment, including rest, lumbar functional exercise, etc.

2. Drug treatment

Patients can use ibuprofen, aspirin, meloxicam and other drugs to relieve discomfort, and nerve compression can use vitamin B12, mecobalamin, oryzanol and other drugs to nourish nerves.

3. Surgical treatment

For patients with severe lumbar instability or ineffective conservative treatment, surgery may be considered. The goal of surgery is to enhance lumbar stability by implanting screws, plates or artificial interbody fusion.