Say goodbye to lumbar disc herniation

1. Soldiers are a high-risk group for lumbar disc herniation

Seeing the above pictures, I believe everyone is familiar with them. Long-term driving, high-intensity training, long-term sitting and harsh environment are all common causes of lumbar disc herniation in this special group of soldiers. Lumbar disc herniation has also become a "star" disease in the military.

In addition to the special group of soldiers, have the elders in your family also suffered from low back pain when lumbar disc herniation occurs? What is the mechanism of lumbar disc herniation?

2. Anatomical basis of lumbar disc herniation

After the various parts of the lumbar intervertebral disc (nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus and cartilage plate), especially the nucleus pulposus, have undergone varying degrees of degenerative changes, the annulus fibrosus of the intervertebral disc will rupture under the influence of external factors, and the nucleus pulposus tissue will protrude (or fall out) from the rupture to the back or inside the spinal canal, causing stimulation and compression of the adjacent spinal nerves, resulting in a series of clinical symptoms such as low back pain, numbness and pain in one or both lower limbs (the incidence rate is highest in L4-5 and L5-S1, accounting for 95%).

3. Characteristics of people who are "favored" by lumbar disc herniation

Now that we know what lumbar disc herniation is, how can our dear comrades avoid being "favored" by it? Here is a list of its fears, come and have a look!

Poor posture, such as sitting incorrectly, hunching over;

Sudden trauma, commonly known as "slipped waist";

Occupational factors, such as soldiers, weightlifters, drivers, and porters.

4. Common clinical manifestations of lumbar disc herniation

Low back and leg pain, limited waist movement;

Radiating pain in the lower limbs and decreased motor function;

Bowel and bladder problems;

Abnormal sensations

Specific body positions for lumbar scoliosis (because postures for lumbar scoliosis can reduce pain);

Paravertebral tenderness and percussion pain.

5. Treatment of lumbar disc herniation

1. Non-surgical treatment

1. Physical therapy: Tuina, massage; traction therapy; physical therapy (local hot compress).

2. Drug treatment: Chinese medicine, treat the symptoms; Western medicine, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-rheumatic.

3. Magnetic therapy

4. Rehabilitation training for lumbar disc herniation

(1) Swallow Movement

Lie prone, put your hands behind your back, straighten your knees, and lift your head and legs as high as possible. Hold for five seconds, then relax. Repeat 15 times as a set, 2 times a day, 3 sets each time.

(2) Stand up with your legs folded

Lie flat on your back with your legs together. Hold your thighs with your hands and slowly lift them up, bringing your knees as close to your chest as possible. Repeat 10 times to relax your waist.

(3) McKenzie training, practicing prone position

5. Absolute bed rest

6. Traction therapy

2. Surgical treatment

6. Misunderstandings about Lumbar Disc Herniation

However, people often have certain misunderstandings about lumbar disc herniation, which leads to worsening of the disease and unsatisfactory treatment results. Come and see if you have fallen into any of these misunderstandings?

Think it is not a disease

Think it can't be cured

Trusting folk remedies can delay the onset of illness

Lack of knowledge about surgery, believing that paralysis will occur after surgery

Superstitious about the results of imaging examinations (imaging examinations must be supplemented with symptoms and signs to confirm the diagnosis)

Lumbar disc herniation is not equal to lumbar disc herniation (lumbar disc herniation is often a diagnosis made in imaging studies, while lumbar disc herniation must have symptoms of nerve damage)

7. Prevention of Lumbar Disc Herniation

Go to the hospital promptly if you experience symptoms of low back pain.

Sleeping on a hard bed appropriately can help the spine maintain its natural physiological curvature, keep the waist muscles at rest, and keep the lumbar spine relaxed and free of burden.

Keep your waist and legs from getting cold: Develop good eating and living habits, protect your waist and legs from getting cold, and take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself.

Squatting to pick up heavy objects: You should first squat to pick up the heavy object, then stand up slowly, trying not to bend over.

Stand like a pine tree and sit like a bell: Neither sit for too long nor stand for too long, stand or sit upright with your chest up and your waist straight.

Change your postures: The same posture should not be maintained for too long. Do appropriate in-place activities or waist and back exercises to relieve muscle fatigue.

Appropriately increase physical exercise, such as Tai Chi, walking, swimming, etc. are all good choices! Comrades, take action quickly and say goodbye to intervertebral disc herniation!