The most appropriate and effective treatment for those with a Herniated Disc degree below moderate level is strict bed rest without lifting except for toilet and meals. In a patient with a herniated disc, body weight while standing or sitting above the herniated level enlarges the hernia, increasing the pressure on the nerve and causing more damage. For example, in a patient weighing 80 kilos, a load of 45-50 kilos puts pressure on the adapted disc. Since bed rest relieves the disc from this weight, the disc relaxes and nerve pressure decreases. After a while, the piece moves away from the nerve and the distances close to it disappear. Rest is a kind of natural, free physical therapy on our skin. 

How to Prevent Lumbar Herniation?

Weight control,
Maintaining strong abdominal and back muscles (exercise, swimming, pilates, cycling),
Avoiding heavy lifting and following lifting rules (bending the knees while lifting, etc.),
Avoiding sports that are not friendly to the lower back (soccer, tennis, skiing, squash, basketball, etc.).

In Which Cases is Partial Disk Surgery with Laser or Radiofrequency Recommended?

It aims to reduce pressure by burning a limited area of the disc between the vertebrae. The advantage is that it can be performed under local anesthesia, and the incision is small. The disadvantage is that the recovery rate is low and it may be applied to intermediate herniations that could be resolved with bed rest. In advanced cases requiring absolute surgery, this method may be insufficient.

How Does the Recovery Process Progress After Lumbar Herniation Surgery?

Three hours after the surgery, the patient, who is eating normally, can walk. After five hours, the patient can go home. For the next 15 days, they do not sit for more than 20 minutes at a time for their needs. After 15 days, they come to office trained for special exercises , later they can return to their normal life.