waist intervertebral disc herniation is a relatively common orthopedic disease, and it has become younger and younger. Many of them are caused by long-term bad habits in life. If there is no reasonable adjustment, it will cause various physiological diseases. It also leads to lumbar disc herniation.
What knowledge should I know about lumbar disc herniation?
1, the cause of lumbar disc herniation
Poor sitting and standing postures will directly affect the lumbar spine, and poor posture will put great pressure on the lumbar spine. Over time, lumbar intervertebral disc damage will occur, and then degenerative changes will appear. Patients with lumbar disc herniation must pay attention to the protection of the lumbar spine in life, avoid prolonged bending work and overloaded physical labor, which are huge damage to the lumbar spine.
2, symptoms of lumbar disc herniation
Simple lumbar disc herniation does not have any symptoms. Only when the lumbar intervertebral disc is herniated to a certain degree, will the compression and stimulation of the nerve root by the joint dislocation appear the corresponding symptoms, and it will usually manifest itself. Low back pain after exertion, unilateral or bilateral numbness of lower limbs. At this time, the patient may not be able to stand normally when the pain occurs, and may even become severely paralyzed.
3, the pain characteristics of lumbar disc herniation
Lumbar disc herniation is a common cause of low back pain, usually only in the morning, after sleep relieves the local burden, the onset of symptoms is mild, and other times the onset of pain is more severe. There will be significant aggravation after fatigue and after standing up. It usually occurs suddenly when the patient is unprepared, showing severe radiating pain.
What are the treatment methods for lumbar disc herniation?
1, drug therapy
drug therapy is a common treatment method for osteoarthritis in various parts of the body. It can also play a very good effect on lumbar disc herniation, can relieve the pain of lumbar disc herniation, and improve the function of the spine. Sometimes anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to relieve the inflammatory symptoms of lumbar disc herniation. Drug therapy is the most important treatment method in conservative treatment, which can quickly alleviate the pain caused by the attack period.
2, surgical treatment
surgical treatment is generally suitable for serious patients after conservative treatment fails. In this case, the pain is generally severe, the symptoms of the lower limbs are obvious, and there is a forced posture. At this time, it shows that the compression of the nerve is relatively serious, and only surgical treatment can be relieved.
3, other treatments
other treatments include traction therapy, local rehabilitation and physical therapy for patients. Local rehabilitation treatment can significantly reduce the recurrence rate of diseases within the scope. Traction therapy is the use of equipment traction to reduce the burden on the joints and relieve nerve compression, but this requires the guidance of a professional doctor, which has a certain degree of danger. Improper use of equipment may cause the patient's joint dislocation . Ordinary physiotherapy is to loosen muscles to avoid muscle tension and relieve the pressure between joints, but pay attention to using the correct method, otherwise it may lead to aggravation of the disease.
intervertebral disc herniation, the most common is lumbar pain, when it is compressed, it will also cause radiation pain. When these symptoms are caused, attention needs to be paid to them. In the most serious case, it will affect the normal function of movement and cause restriction of movement. It has had a huge impact on life and work.
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