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Lumbar disc herniation, how to treat leg pain and numbness?

After lumbar disc herniation, it can cause local compression and involved compression in the contact area of nerve root, so that the fibers and blood vessels of nerve root are compressed, leading to ischemia and hypoxia, and then the affected nerve root control area appears abnormal feelings such as pain and numbness.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a long history in treating lumbar disc herniation, especially the traditional ancient prescription plaster. Its principle is mainly to play the role of dredging collaterals and removing blood stasis, treating bones and dampness, relaxing muscles and tendons, promoting blood circulation, expelling wind and dispelling cold with the help of meridians, which has the advantages of lasting curative effect and thorough treatment.

Matters needing attention after lumbar disc herniation:

1, pay attention to rest in the acute phase and minimize exercise.

2. After the symptoms are obviously improved, you can gradually exercise your back muscles and squat.

3. Pay attention to keep your waist warm, and don't sleep on the floor and bamboo mats.

4. Stand correctly, work and rest at ordinary times, pay attention to the correct posture and avoid lifting heavy objects.

5. Avoid strenuous exercise, such as basketball, football, tennis and golf, yoga and dancing.

6. Pay attention to abstinence for one month.