Is a 2mm lumbar disc herniation serious?

Lumbar disc herniation is mainly caused by long-term desk writing or heavy labor. If it is subjected to strong external force, it may also cause this disease. Most patients will experience low back pain and sciatica. If not treated, the symptoms will become more and more serious, which will affect the quality of life. Therefore, patients should not be lucky and seek treatment as soon as possible to get rid of the pain as soon as possible. So, is a 2mm lumbar disc herniation serious?

If the patient has a 2mm lumbar disc herniation and has symptoms such as low back pain, leg numbness, and lower limb weakness, it indicates that the condition is more serious. This condition is mainly caused by disc compression of the spinal nerves. If it is not treated in time, it will have a serious impact on the patient's life and health. If the lumbar disc herniates and does not compress the nerve roots, there will usually be no serious discomfort. Then the patient can perform appropriate massage and acupuncture, and pay close attention to the dynamics of the body.

Generally speaking, patients with lumbar disc herniation are mainly treated with non-surgical treatments, including daily care, physical methods, and drug therapy. If the desired effect cannot be achieved after treatment, minimally invasive spinal surgery must be considered to solve the problem. Patients with lumbar disc herniation should pay attention to avoid excessive fatigue in life and do not exercise the waist frequently. If the pain symptoms are more obvious, targeted non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to eliminate swelling and pain.

Lumbar disc herniation has a great impact on the patient's life, especially after the symptoms of low back pain appear, it will make the patient unable to concentrate on work and study. For this disease, patients are advised to relieve it through acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, etc. Most patients with lumbar disc herniation can be cured by non-surgical means, so patients don't need to worry too much. When the patient fully recovers, don't take it lightly. To understand the cause of lumbar disc herniation, pay attention to waist care in life, and avoid recurrence of the disease.