In recent years, lumbar disc herniation has become a common health problem, causing many harms to people. Massage therapy has gained increasing attention as a way to alleviate this condition, as it can often relieve pain and restore normal spinal function. So, can massage therapy for lumbar disc herniation actually push the disc back into place?
Massage therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment method that stimulates acupuncture points and meridians in the body to regulate the circulation of qi and blood, and achieve effects such as pain relief, fatigue reduction, and improved blood circulation. However, for lumbar disc herniation, massage therapy cannot apply enough force to push the protruding disc back into its original position. In fact, in cases of severe lumbar disc herniation, massage therapy may even worsen the condition, as excessive stimulation of the affected area can further damage the nerves.
Although massage therapy cannot push the protruding lumbar disc back into place, it can play a supportive role in treatment.
1. Pain Relief
Massage therapy can effectively relieve the pain caused by lumbar disc herniation. By stimulating the corresponding acupuncture points and meridians, massage therapy promotes blood circulation in the lower back, relaxes tense muscles, relieves nerve compression, and ultimately reduces pain.
2. Muscle Relaxation
Lumbar disc herniation is often accompanied by muscle tension and pain, and massage therapy can help alleviate this. Through professional massage techniques, tense muscles in the lower back can be effectively relaxed, helping patients regain a sense of comfort and relaxation.
3. Improved Blood Circulation
Massage therapy promotes blood circulation, which helps improve metabolism and nutrition in the lower back. This can assist in reducing inflammation and edema, and promote the recovery of lumbar disc herniation.
The massage techniques for lumbar disc herniation are roughly as follows:
1. Kneading
Gently knead the muscles in the lower back with fingers or palms to promote blood circulation and relax the muscles.
2. Pressing
Apply pressure on the acupuncture points in the lower back with hands to stimulate the points and relax the muscles.
3. Pushing
Use the palms of the hands to push forward or backward along the meridians in the lower back to accelerate blood circulation and relax the muscles.
4. Grasping
Use the fingertips to grasp and knead the muscles in the lower back to relieve pain and relax the muscles.
