Since humans evolved to stand and walk, the lumbar spine has become the center that supports the torso, and whether standing or sitting, the lumbar spine bears more than 60% of the weight.
However, with the increase of age, many people's lumbar spine is overwhelmed, and the problem of aging and degeneration of the lumbar spine is inevitable, which may seriously affect daily life and work after it occurs.
If it is not solved, it may lead to walking weakness, and even mild paralysis, in short, there are many disease hazards, after the diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation, how should it be handled? The following is an analysis from 6 aspects.
First, adults need more calcium after the age of 35
When you are young, you will not have osteoporosis, so it is recommended that middle-aged and elderly patients over 35 years old supplement calcium supplementation appropriately.
After all, after middle age, the calcium in the body begins to lose, it is easy to suffer from osteoporosis, so it is best to make up for calcium as soon as possible, starting from a young age, such as when the children are young, they should drink more milk, and undergo regular examination of ultrasound bone density and dual-energy X-rays.
Adults need to supplement with more calcium, drink less carbonated drinks and coffee, drink more milk, and eat foods with high calcium content, such as shellfish, seafood and soy products.
Second, surgical treatment
If the lumbar disc herniation is severe, it is easy to compress the nerves and affect people's ability to walk, then surgery is recommended.
After all, the role of conservative treatment is not obvious, so when the symptoms are severe, it is recommended to determine the symptomatic treatment method and choose the appropriate surgical method according to your own situation.
Third, the correct posture
Self-treatment of lumbar disc herniation is very critical, such as the correct standing, walking and sitting postures, and long-term adherence and habits.
At this time, self-treatment recommends correcting the position to weaken the curvature of the lumbar spine and the pressure on the lumbar spine, adhere to the uprightness and stiffness of the lumbar spine, and avoid stress on the nerves and spinal cord.
Fourth, don't sit too long, get up often and exercise
Patients with lumbar disc herniation cannot sit for long periods of time, they should get up every 45 minutes and not sit in a chair all the time.
It is generally recommended to sit on a hard bench of medium height to ensure that their back is straight, and if you can, you also need to buy a massage chair to put at home, or massage on a massage chair in a public place for a few minutes, but do not blindly go to the small shop outside for massage.
Fifth, don't bend over for a long time
Some jobs require long bends, such as carpenters and farmers, where the lumbar disc is more than twice as stressed as when standing.
Therefore, such people are prone to lumbar disc herniation, resulting in low back pain and back pain, which is very detrimental to the recovery of lumbar discs.
Sixth, pay attention to keep warm
Lumbar disc herniation compresses the nerves, causing neuroedema and inflammation, tight back and lumbar muscles, and poor blood circulation.
At this time, it is necessary to pay attention to the warmth of the waist, do not let the waist become cold, because the cold air stimulates blood circulation in the waist, which will affect the nerves, aggravate the disease, and lead to more and more serious pain.
Patients with lumbar disc herniation do not only need to choose a suitable treatment plan, but also pay attention to waist maintenance, try to do less waist strength activities, sleep on hard beds, and do a good job of waist warmth.
In addition, it should be noted that the diet is reasonable, eat more calcium-containing foods, supplement calcium tablets, and bask in the sun, so as to promote the body's better absorption of calcium and avoid osteoporosis-induced lumbar spine diseases.