False: Lying on a blanket on the floor relieves back pain.
True: Lying on a flat and firm ground further increases lower back pain. Therefore, one should sleep in an orthopedic bed. Individuals with very low back pain should support their lower back with a small towel or pillow.
False: Sitting and resting will relieve back pain.
True: Sitting is one of the most aggravating causes of pain related to lumbar hernia. The higher the pressure between the lumbar vertebrae, the more frequent the herniated disc occurs. The pressure in the intervertebral joint is minimal when standing on the back, higher when standing, and even higher when sitting than standing.
False: It is very dangerous to lie on your side in lumbar hernia.
True: The pressure is 3 times higher in the lateral lying position compared to the supine position. However, this pressure increase is within acceptable range and does not aggravate the hernia. Therefore, it can be laid in a side position once in a while.
False: Sitting on a soft seat is good for the waist.
True: Soft and deep seats are inconvenient for the waist. Flat chairs and armchairs are useful provided that they support the lower back. For this purpose, the waist should be supported with special orthopedic pillows while sitting on a chair or while driving.
False: Waist traction (pulling the arms and legs in the opposite direction to fit the joint into place) is good.
True: Although this procedure works well from time to time, it is quite inconvenient in large hernia parts and can have serious consequences. Moreover, it should not be forgotten that in many cases thought to be herniated disc, other problems such as inflammation and tumor may occur. Therefore, traction is inconvenient without the approval of the specialist.
False: It is inconvenient to walk in lumbar hernia.
True: 20-30 minutes of sports that will not strain the waist in lumbar hernia will not harm the waist. What should be considered here is not to walk in cold weather and wind or in air-conditioned places. In such cases, cold or wind causes spasm, spasm pain in the waist muscles.
False: People with lumbar hernia should rest for 10-15 days.
True: Actually, resting not more than 5-6 days is enough for the waist. Until this stage, if the pains have not completely passed, medication and physical therapy support should be aimed at relieving the pain.
False: Waist corset is good for the waist.
True: There are actually two types of corsets. The belts that keep the waist warm provide only light support and prevent spasm from occurring. Steel underwire corsets, on the other hand, support the lumbar vertebra. In cases of lumbar hernia or other degenerative events, corset with steel underwire is used for periods not exceeding 5-10 days. Long-term use causes the back muscles to become sluggish and it is inconvenient to use in this way.
False: Lumbar hernia surgery leaves paralysis.
True: Properly performed hernia surgeries produce very successful results. However, as with any surgery, lumbar hernia surgeries also have risks. However, these risks are very low. All risks in all lumbar hernia surgeries do not exceed 2-3%.
False: Recurrence always occurs after lumbar hernia surgery. The patient cannot return to work again.
True: 4% recurrence can be seen after lumbar hernia surgery The main reason for this is that the patient lifts the heavy again and strains the waist. The hernia can sometimes arise from the same gap and sometimes from the adjacent gap. This problem is generally not experienced in patients who pay attention to their waist.