What should be noted about traction for lumbar disc herniation?

Written by Cheng Bin
Orthopedics
Updated on March 16, 2025
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The main points are reflected in the following two aspects: First, during traction, it is essential to pay attention to the force and duration of the traction. Second, it is best to undergo traction at the acupuncture and massage department of a formal hospital. Formal hospitals are more professional, have a better grasp of indications, and the effects should be more satisfactory. You must not undergo traction in outside massage parlors. Sometimes, excessive force or prolonged duration can cause lumbar spine injuries in patients. For patients with lumbar disc herniation, besides traction, combining acupuncture, massage, electrical therapy, and cupping can effectively alleviate the clinical symptoms of lumbar disc herniation.

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What are the massage techniques for lumbar disc herniation?

In clinical practice for patients with lumbar disc herniation, there are many massage techniques available. For example, active kneading, pinching, and rolling techniques can be used. The primary purpose of the massage is to relax the local muscles and promote local blood circulation, thereby easing the tension in the patient's lower back, protecting the lumbar spine better, and alleviating the clinical symptoms of lumbar disc herniation. It is best to go to the acupuncture and massage department of a formal hospital for treatment, as formal hospitals are more professional, have a better grasp of indications, and the effects are likely to be more satisfactory. Try to avoid getting massages at outside massage parlors, as excessive force or incorrect techniques can sometimes aggravate the patient's clinical symptoms.

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Is lumbar disc herniation difficult to treat?

Patients with lumbar disc herniation, after standard and regulated treatment, can mostly effectively alleviate symptoms, and even achieve clinical recovery. The treatment for lumbar disc herniation mainly includes non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment. The specific method of treatment to be used should be comprehensively considered based on symptoms, physical examination, imaging studies, and other factors. For non-surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation, it is recommended that patients protect their lower back in daily life, develop correct habits of using the lower back, and avoid lifting heavy objects partially and other heavy physical activities involving the lower back. During stable periods of the condition, some exercises to strengthen the lower back and spinal functions can be performed. At the same time, when symptoms occur, anti-inflammatory analgesics, neuro-nutritional drugs, and other medications can be used. Treatments can also be combined with hot compresses, physical therapy, massage, and acupuncture. These conservative treatment methods generally can achieve good results. When conservative treatment is ineffective or functional impairment occurs, surgical treatment can also be considered. (Specific medication use should be guided by a doctor.)

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Lumbar disc herniation is where?

Where does lumbar disc herniation occur? Let's first discuss what a lumbar disc is. A lumbar disc is a fibrous pad located between the upper and lower vertebrae, which can be understood as a joint between the two vertebrae. Its outer layer is made up of a dense fibrous ring, formed in different combinations and arrangements, with a nucleus pulposus in the middle, which primarily functions to bear pressure from various directions and disperse it. Lumbar disc herniation occurs when, for various reasons such as aging, trauma, or pathological changes, the lumbar disc protrudes. If the protrusion does not break through the fibrous ring, it is called bulging. If it compresses and causes the fibrous ring to rupture, it is called herniation. Thus, the herniation can protrude backward, upward, or forward; however, it is mostly the backward protrusion that can cause symptoms by compressing nearby tissues, such as the spinal cord, blood vessels, and nerve roots.

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Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Due to Lumbar Disc Herniation

For the treatment of chronic lower back pain caused by lumbar disc herniation, the following methods need to be applied: 1. It is necessary to strengthen the patient's lower back muscle strength through exercise, which can better protect the lumbar spine and effectively relieve the patient's lower back pain symptoms. For example, exercises like the "small swallow fly", swimming, and lifting the buttocks while lying on the bed can be performed; 2. Avoid sitting or standing for long periods, avoid bending over to lift heavy objects excessively, and it is best to wear a lumbar support belt to protect the lumbar spine, and sleep on a hard bed; 3. Actively perform local hot compresses, and combine them with therapeutic methods such as acupuncture, electrotherapy, cupping, and massage; 4. Apply topical ointments that activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and take oral non-steroidal drugs like pain relievers and drugs that improve blood circulation and remove blood stasis for treatment, which can be very effective.

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Lumbar disc herniation symptom exercise

There are many exercises for lumbar disc herniation, such as the "little swallow" exercise, practicing lifting the buttocks while lying in bed, performing the bridge pose, supporting your body with three and a half points, and actively engaging in swimming. These exercises can strengthen the patient's lower back muscles, thereby better protecting the lumbar spine and alleviating symptoms of lumbar disc herniation. Additionally, for patients with lumbar disc herniation, besides exercise, it is important to keep warm. Avoid prolonged sitting or standing, avoid excessive bending to pick up heavy objects or lifting heavy weights. It is best to use a lumbar support belt, protect the lumbar spine, sleep on a firm bed. Also, locally apply heat actively, combined with acupuncture, electric heating, cupping, massage, traction, and other physical therapies.