Lumbar disc herniation is a common spine disorder, and one of the most basic** methods is bed rest. This is because the pressure on the lumbar disc varies depending on the position. **The ultimate goal of lumbar disc herniation is to improve the pressure inside the lumbar intervertebral disc, by reducing the pressure, it can effectively relieve the edema of the nerve root and reduce the symptoms of intervertebral disc compression.
When lying in bed, the lumbar spine puts the least pressure on the intervertebral discs, which is only 25% of the standing position, i.e., 25% of the body weight. This helps the water in the disc to increase and gradually restore the height of the disc. With bed rest, pain symptoms can be significantly relieved. Bed rest for a long time can play a certain role, but care needs to be taken to prevent complications caused by long-term bed rest, and appropriate activities should be carried out after bed rest.
Bed rest is the most basic and easiest way to develop a herniated lumbar disc. However, bed rest requires a rigorous and scientific approach. Absolute bed rest means that the patient needs to lie flat on a hard bed and can only turn over in the bed, and is not allowed to sit up or stand, even when eating and urinating. In general, 3 to 4 weeks of bed rest can be effective.
For patients with more severe symptoms in the acute exacerbation phase, it can be considered to add traction** and external application of traditional Chinese medicine ** at the same time as bed rest to obtain better results.