Precautions for Lumbar Disc Herniation
For patients with lumbar disc herniation, self-prevention and self-treatment are very effective methods. What should be paid attention to in daily life? The first point is to maintain a correct sitting posture, sit upright, do not lean back, and avoid sitting for long periods. It is also necessary to keep the waist warm and prevent it from getting cold. The second point is to engage in some exercises, mainly those that strengthen the muscles of the lower back, such as large swallow flight, small swallow flight, single bridge, and double bridge. The third point is that in daily life, it is important to pay attention to maintaining the correct posture when working, avoiding putting too much pressure on the lumbar spine, and not using brute force. The fourth point is that in terms of rest, it is best to sleep on a hard bed and add a small pad at the waist or a soft pillow under the knee joints. This can keep the knee and hip joints at a certain degree of flexion, allowing the muscles of the lower back to fully relax. The fifth point is to wear a waist brace under the guidance of a doctor. This waist brace is a very common orthopedic support, which functions to immobilize and protect the waist. Moreover, for patients with lumbar disc herniation, it can greatly increase the stability of the lumbar spine and consolidate the effects of previous treatments. Therefore, patients with lumbar disc herniation must pay attention to these details in daily life.