Lumbar disc herniation is a common orthopedic disease. Generally, sports people and office white-collar workers are prone to this disease. Lumbar disc herniation is caused by trauma or other various reasons. Its The performance is that the fibers between the intervertebral discs rupture, causing the nucleus pulposus to protrude from the intervertebral disc, which compresses the nerves and causes pain. So, what are the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation? What are the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation?

1. Symptoms of lumbar disc herniation

(1) Low back pain and lower limb pain: The vast majority of patients present with persistent dull pain in the lower back, and sometimes the pain is severe. Pain mostly occurs in the lower lumbar spine (the two lowest parts, that is, between waist 4 and waist 5 and between waist 5 and sacrum 1). The sciatic nerve is mainly involved. The pain often starts from the waist and runs along the spine. The direction of travel of the sciatic nerve gradually extends downward. From the waist to the buttocks to the back of the thigh to the outside of the calf (or back of the calf) to the back of the foot (or sole) to the back of the toes (or the palm of the toe).

There are two types of radiating pain in the lower limbs: one is a radiating tingling or numbness from the waist to the sole of the foot, which is generally tolerable; the other is an electric shock-like sensation from the waist to the foot. The pain is often accompanied by numbness. The waist is often bent forward or hands are held on the waist to relieve pain. Patients like to flex their hips, knees, or lie on their sides. The pain worsens when coughing, sneezing, or straining to defecate.

(2) Numbness and coldness in the limbs: When the intervertebral disc compresses the nerves in the waist and involves the lower limbs, the patient can feel numbness and coldness in the lower limbs.

(3) Intermittent claudication: The lumbar intervertebral disc is located within the spinal canal after herniation, occupying a certain space in the spinal canal, causing the spinal canal to exert certain compression on the spinal cord or nerve roots, especially when the patient is standing. Or it is obvious when walking (the patient develops low back pain or lower limb pain after walking for a period of time), and the symptoms are relieved after a period of rest. Some patients feel low back pain and lower limb pain at the beginning of the disease after walking 500 meters. After resting or squatting for a while, the pain is relieved or disappears, and they can continue walking. However, after a while, low back pain and lower limb pain appear again. Need to rest again, and again and again, the symptoms become worse and worse.

(4) Muscle paralysis: Because the herniated intervertebral disc compresses the nerves, its control of the corresponding muscles is weakened or disappeared, and corresponding muscle paralysis and weakness may occur (occurring in the lower legs and toes). muscles are more common). The patient is unable to lift (or hook) the thumb, etc.

(5) Urinary and defecation disorders, numbness in female private parts, and decreased sexual function: Because the intervertebral disc is located in the center or near the center of the spinal canal, it compresses the cauda equina nerve in the waist, causing dysfunction of the cauda equina nerve. , followed by numbness and tingling in the female private parts, difficulty in defecation and defecation, impotence, decreased sexual function, etc. In severe cases, symptoms such as loss of control of bowel movements and urination and incomplete paralysis of both lower limbs may occur. Therefore, we would like to remind all patients with lumbar disc herniation that they should receive treatment immediately once the above symptoms appear and do not delay, otherwise they will leave lifelong regrets.

2. How to exercise for lumbar disc herniation

1. Body rotation exercise

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, flex your hips and chest, and With the fists facing each other, using the waist as the axis, first turn the body to the left, then to the right, repeat 12 times. You can use a little more force the second time.

2. Side body movement

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, raise your left hand, insert your right hand into your waist, use the waist as the axis, bend your upper body on the right side, and then raise your right hand , put your left hand on your waist, bend to the left, repeat each action 12 times, the range should be large.

3. Circle the waist

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, put your hands on your waist, use the waist as the axis, circle first 360 degrees to the left, and then 360 degrees to the right Degree, repeat each action 12 times.

4. Waist and abdominal exercises

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, raise your arms, palms forward, with your waist as the axis, first lean back and then forward. Bend your body and touch the ground with your fingers or palms as much as possible. Repeat each action 12 times.

5. Hug your legs

Stand with your feet side by side, support your left foot, raise your right leg to your thigh, close to your chest, hold your knees with your arms on both sides, alternate left and right, repeat each action 12 times.

6. Sitting forward

Bend your body forward, stretch your hands forward from your hips, and pull your body as low as possible. This action is suitable for patients with chronic lumbar muscle strain.

7. Knee circles

Squat half-squat, push your knees with both hands, circle first to the right, and then to the right, repeat 12 times.

8. Hold your knees and touch your chest

Lie on your back, bend your knees, put your thighs against your abdomen, hold your knees with both hands, and touch your lower back to the bed to relax your psoas and lower back muscles, then separate your hands. Straighten your legs and do this 3-5 times. This is an effective exercise method for lumbar disc herniation.

9. Sit-ups

For patients with lumbar disc herniation, if it is difficult to sit up, you can use both hands to support the bed. Do not bend forward after sitting up. Do 3- 5 times.

10. Straight leg raise 10

The patient lies on his back, straighten both legs and lift them in turn. The movement is easy and fast, as long as it does not cause pain, and does 8-10 times in a row. Second, it is also a good exercise method for lumbar disc herniation.

11. Beat the waist

Stand up, with your legs slightly apart, half-clench your fists with your left and right hands, and take turns pounding the herniated lumbar disc backwards. Do it 50 times, as hard as you can bear.

12. Leg raising in side lying position

In side lying position, the upper leg can be straightened, the lower knee is slightly bent, the upper leg is raised, and then slowly lowered. Repeated dozens of times.