Exercises for lumbar disc herniation

Lumbar disc herniation is a common disease that can cause certain harm to human health, and we need to actively treat it. There are many causes of lumbar disc herniation. Internal body lesions, genetic factors and external injuries can all cause the disease, which requires our attention. Let’s take a look at the main exercises for lumbar disc herniation.

We need to actively treat lumbar disc herniation, and at the same time we still need to do rehabilitation training in daily life to help patients promote comprehensive physical recovery. This is a two-pronged approach and is very beneficial to patients.

What are the exercises for lumbar disc herniation?

(1) Lie on your back with your knees bent and your thighs against your abdomen. Hold your knees with your hands and keep your back against the bed to relax your waist and lower back muscles. Then separate your hands and straighten your legs. Repeat 3 to 5 times. This is an effective exercise method for lumbar disc herniation.

(2) Sit-ups. If sitting up is difficult, use your hands to support the bed. Do not bend your body forward after sitting up. Do this 3-5 times in a row.

(3) Lie on your back, stretch your legs and lift them alternately. Move easily and quickly without causing pain. Repeat 8 to 10 times. This is also a good exercise for lumbar disc herniation.

In addition, everyone should pay attention to the combination of work and rest in daily work, maintain correct posture, avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, and do warm-up exercises before strenuous physical activity. Pay attention to a balanced diet with high protein and vitamin content and low fat and cholesterol, prevent obesity, quit smoking and control alcohol consumption.

The above content is an introduction to the exercise methods for lumbar disc herniation. I hope it can be of some help to you. Lumbar disc herniation is very harmful to the body. If it is not treated in time, other complications may even occur, causing numbness in the legs, functional degeneration, etc. It requires our attention and active treatment.