The correct sleeping posture of patients with lumbar disc herniation should be collected.

For patients with lumbar disc herniation, the correct sleeping posture is not only related to the quality of sleep, but also related to the health care of the waist and the health of the whole body. So how to sleep for lumbar disc herniation? What should I pay attention to when sleeping with lumbar disc herniation?

Whether the sleeping posture is correct or not is not only related to the quality of sleep, but also related to the health care of the waist and the health of the whole body. DeGuang Ren, Director of Orthopaedics, Beijing Deshengmen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, will tell you the correct sleeping posture of lumbar disc herniation, hoping to help you.

How to sleep with lumbar disc herniation?

Whether the sleeping posture is correct or not is not only related to the quality of sleep, but also related to the health care of the waist and the health of the whole body.

1, supine position can relax the muscles of patients with lumbar disc herniation, obviously reduce the pressure of lumbar intervertebral space, reduce the protrusion of intervertebral disc and reduce the tension of iliopsoas muscle and sciatic nerve. This supine position is most suitable for patients with lumbar disc herniation or other low back pain with sciatica symptoms.

2. When lying on your side, bend your hips and knees. The ancients said that "lying like a bow" is this kind of sleeping position, which can eliminate the back extension of the waist and avoid or alleviate low back pain.

What should I pay attention to when sleeping with lumbar disc herniation?

1, sleep on a hard bed. Sleeping on a hard bed can relieve the pressure on the intervertebral disc. It is more comfortable to lie on your side and bend your knees when you sleep.

2, pay attention to the waist to keep warm, try not to catch cold. Avoid catching cold and eating cold things, don't stay in the air conditioner for a long time, and strengthen the protection of your back.

Whenever you feel back tired, you should lie down or sit in a chair with a backrest.

4. Whether standing, sitting or any other posture, always pay attention to supporting your back, especially when taking a car or plane for a long time.

5. When moving heavy objects, don't bend over, but bend your knees to avoid excessive twisting and sudden exertion.

6. If you have a hunchback, you should keep your knee joint higher than your hip joint when sitting to support your back. At the same time, your feet should be able to fully contact the ground. Otherwise, you should put a Xiao Mu stool under your feet or lower the seat height.

How does Chinese medicine regulate orthopedic diseases?

For mild symptoms: the common treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine, such as hot compress, massage, physical therapy, etc., can be solved.

For those with more serious symptoms, you can do some comprehensive treatment, such as acupuncture, oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine, external use of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture conditioning, dredging meridians and improving the condition.