Treatment of disc herniation

The treatment methods of disc herniation mainly include general treatment, drug treatment, physical therapy, surgical treatment, etc.

1. General treatment

In the case of disc herniation, adequate rest can reduce the stress on the waist and relieve pain. Let the waist muscles relax, which helps the inflammation to subside and improve symptoms.

2. Drug therapy

can be used under the guidance of a doctor to relieve pain and inflammation, or muscle relaxants and other drugs can be used according to specific conditions. Drugs can reduce the pain of patients to a certain extent.

3. Physical therapy

includes hot compress, massage, traction, etc. Hot compress can promote local blood circulation and improve discomfort; massage helps relax muscles; Traction can open the disc space appropriately and reduce disc pressure.

4. Surgical treatment

When conservative treatment is not effective, symptoms seriously affect the quality of life, or severe dysfunction caused by nerve compression, surgery may be considered. There are many surgical methods, such as discectomy, intervertebral fusion, etc., doctors will choose the appropriate surgical plan according to the specific condition. Surgery can directly remove the herniated disc tissue and relieve nerve compression.