A herniated disc is a common spine disorder with typical symptoms of leg pain and numbness. Once these symptoms appear, it will undoubtedly bring great distress to the patient's life. Therefore, this article will focus on the causes and methods of leg pain and leg numbness caused by lumbar disc herniation, and focus on some precautions.
Lumbar disc herniation is a disease caused by the herniation of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc and compression of nerve roots, and its main symptoms are low back pain, pain and numbness in the lower limbs. Patients often experience low back pain and hip pain, and in severe cases, radiating pain and numbness in the lower extremities.
In addition, the waist is subject to excessive external force or twisting and other bad posture, as well as long-term excessive tension and pressure on the lumbar muscles, which are also important predisposing factors for lumbar disc herniation.
There are many ways to cause leg pain and leg numbness due to lumbar disc herniation, including conservative and surgical. Conservatism mainly includes physical, drug, and occlusive.
Physical** includes acupuncture, massage, traction and other methods, which can relieve tension and pain in the lower back muscles, promote blood circulation, and reduce pain and numbness in the lower limbs.
Medications** mainly include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants, which can relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Occlusion** is the injection of a drug directly into the lesion site, which can relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Surgery** refers to the surgical removal of a herniated disc to reduce compression and pain in the nerve roots. Surgical methods include minimally invasive surgery and traditional surgery.
Minimally invasive surgery refers to surgery performed through endoscopic or navigation techniques, which has the advantages of less trauma and faster recovery. Traditional surgery refers to the operation through the open surgical method, which has the advantages of clear surgical vision and simple operation.
Precautions for leg pain and leg numbness caused by lumbar disc herniation include:
1.Pay attention to rest: Patients with lumbar disc herniation should try to avoid activities such as standing, walking, and lifting heavy objects for a long time to avoid aggravating the burden and pain of the lumbar muscles. There are some exercises that can be done in bed to build the strength and stability of the lower back muscles.
2.Pay attention to posture: Patients should try to maintain correct posture, such as standing with a straight waist, sitting with a straight waist and back, and choosing a hard bed when sleeping.
3.Pay attention to warmth: Patients should pay attention to the warmth of the waist and lower limbs, and avoid prolonged exposure to cold to avoid aggravating pain and numbness.
4.Pay attention to diet: Patients should pay attention to a balanced and nutritious diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat less spicy and irritating foods.
5.Regular re-examination: Patients should go to the hospital for regular re-examination, so as to keep abreast of the changes in the condition and the best effect, and adjust the best plan in time.