Is moxibustion effective for lumbar disc herniation?

Lumbar disc herniation is now troubling many people. It is caused by partial lumbar vertebrae slipping out or protruding, leading to a series of symptoms, not only painful, but also having a great impact on life. Patients must pay attention to treatment as soon as possible to avoid more serious consequences. There are many ways to treat lumbar disc herniation. Today, I will take you to understand whether the treatment of lumbar disc herniation is effective.

1. Moxibustion is effective for patients with lumbar disc herniation. After lumbar disc herniation occurs, if the patient is in the early stage, it is recommended to take moxibustion treatment measures. Moxibustion treatment measures have the effects of warming yang, clearing collaterals, replenishing deficiency, relieving pain, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and have a relatively effective effect on the painful parts of the body. Common acupoints mainly include lumbar mingmen, jiaji points, Shenshu, Yaoyangguan, Qihai and other acupoints. However, if the lumbar disc herniation is very serious, moxibustion treatment is not recommended and the treatment is ineffective.

2. Lumbar disc herniation is the degeneration of the nucleus pulposus, cartilage plate and annulus fibrosus to varying degrees. Under the action of external force, the annulus fibrosus of the intervertebral disc ruptures, and the nucleus pulposus tissue protrudes or prolapses from the ruptured site. The lesion will compress or affect the adjacent spinal nerves, causing discomfort symptoms such as pain and numbness. Lumbar disc degeneration may be related to genetic factors, congenital malformations, daily injuries, cold, incorrect posture, etc.

3. To prevent lumbar disc herniation, it is mainly to avoid external injury. Do not sit for a long time, avoid bending over to pick up heavy objects, and pay attention to excessive physical labor, which can prevent disc herniation. Pay attention to rest and protect the waist. Patients with symptoms can apply hot compresses every day, take oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics and blood circulation drugs.

Through the above introduction, we have a certain understanding of lumbar disc herniation. In daily life, patients should not sit or stand for a long time, and must reduce the strength of the waist. Lumbar disc herniation can cause local pain, and may also cause fatigue and even immune diseases. We must pay attention to reasonable rest and try to maintain good sleep.