Can Tui Na cure a herniated disc?

May 5, 2023
Lumbar disc herniation is a syndrome of lumbar pain caused by partial or complete rupture of the lumbar annulus fibrosus and protrusion of the nucleus pulposus into the spinal canal due to degenerative lumbar disc disease, lumbar trauma and cumulative strain injury of the lumbar region. Can local stimulation of the lumbar intervertebral disc through tui na cure lumbar disc herniation?

Can Tui Na cure lumbar disc herniation?

Tui Na cannot cure herniated lumbar disc completely, but it can effectively help to improve the back and leg pain caused by herniated lumbar disc. Through tui na, the lumbar acupuncture points are stimulated and the pressure outside the lumbar spinal canal is relieved by pressing and traction.

How to manage lumbar disc herniation with Tui Na

The following methods can be used for the management of herniated lumbar discs. The patient is lying prone and the operator stands on one side to press the acupuncture points of the patient's lumbar region, such as the large intestine Yu, kidney Yu and other points, with the strength that the patient can tolerate, which can help to release the muscle spasm of the hip. 2. The two hands are folded and the palm is used to apply gentle pressure on the patient's side waist and lower extremities with the strength that the patient can tolerate, which can help improve the circulation of qi and blood and relieve the state of muscle tension and spasm. 3. The operator lifts the patient's legs with one hand at the knee and presses the lumbar region rhythmically with the other hand to make the lumbar region vibrate, increasing the pressure outside the lumbar disc and relieving pain. 4. The operator kneads the painful points of the lumbar region with the thumb, the technique should be gentle and steady, and the strength should be as strong as the patient can bear, for 2~4 minutes.

Tui na for herniated lumbar disc is temporary

The treatment of herniated lumbar disc is only temporary and can relieve the pain and discomfort caused by herniated lumbar disc for a certain period of time. Once the lumbar area is cold, tired, incorrect posture, etc., the pain will easily appear again or even more serious than before.

How to cure a herniated lumbar disc

The best way to completely cure a herniated lumbar disc is to consult a doctor and determine whether surgery is needed after an examination by the doctor, if surgery is not needed, you can start with regular orthopedic massage. If surgery is needed, a certain amount of massage is needed after surgery to consolidate the effects of surgery.
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