How to reduce the compression of lumbar disc herniation on nerve roots

Lumbar disc herniation on the nerve root compression, can be relieved by conservative therapy or surgical therapy. Conservative treatment can be carried out first, the patient should be absolutely bed rest, can reduce the body pressure on the disc, is conducive to the protrusion and local inflammation absorption, but also can reduce the lumbar disc on the nerve root compression, reduce pain. For less serious patients, can be local traction, massage, acupuncture and other ways to alleviate. Conservative therapy can relieve the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation in acute stage, relieve the pressure of intervertebral disc, effectively relieve the compression and stimulation of nerve root. For patients with severe symptoms, if conservative treatment is not effective, surgery can be considered.