"Doctor, I heard others said that if a lumbar disc herniation occurs, it will be cured by hanging on a horizontal bar. Is that true?", "Doctor, can I hang on a horizontal bar when I go back?" Patients often ask this question in outpatient clinics.

"Doctor, I heard others said that lumbar disc herniation can be cured by hanging on the horizontal bar, is it true?", "Doctor, can I hang on the horizontal bar when I go back?"... In the outpatient clinic, patients often ask this question . Can patients with lumbar disc herniation hang the horizontal bar? What is the function of hanging horizontal bar? Is there any benefit to patients?

Can patients with lumbar disc herniation hang horizontal bars?

The answer is yes. For this type of patients, when the symptoms are stable or in the recovery period, hanging on the horizontal bar can play a certain role in alleviating the symptoms.

However, the role of hanging horizontal bars still has limitations, and it is not suitable for all patients with lumbar disc herniation. If patients want to cure their lumbar disc herniation in this way, it is still relatively difficult. Therefore, before hanging the horizontal bar, patients should still go to the orthopedics department of a regular hospital to receive formal treatment. If they want to hang the horizontal bar during the recovery period, they should still do it under the guidance of a doctor.

What is the function of hanging horizontal bar? what is the benefit?

First of all, the hanging horizontal bar is equivalent to a traction function during conservative treatment. It uses its own gravity to stretch the lower back, which can reduce the pressure in the intervertebral disc and also reduce the protruding nucleus pulposus. stimulates the nerve roots, thereby alleviating the patient's symptoms.

Secondly, during the process of hanging the horizontal bar, the muscles of the lower back and the posterior longitudinal ligament are relaxed, which can improve local blood circulation, reduce the pressure in the spinal canal, and relieve the patient's clinical symptoms.

So what should we pay attention to when hanging the horizontal bar?

1. It is not recommended to hang the horizontal bar during the acute stage. The patient's waist and leg pain symptoms are more obvious. When the pain is very severe, it is not recommended to do any form of exercise. Instead, bed rest should be the main method, and physical therapy and drug treatment should be carried out.
2. In the process of hanging the horizontal bar, we also need to combine work and rest and exercise step by step. The time is guaranteed to be about 10-15 minutes, and you can do 3 groups every day. Patients need to consider their own conditions. The more time and frequency you hang on the horizontal bar, the better! Stop immediately if you feel uncomfortable!
3. When hanging the horizontal bar, keep your shoulders drooped and your toes should not leave the ground. When a normal person hangs a horizontal bar, the tops of the feet leave the ground and the lumbar spine bears its own weight. However, patients with lumbar disc herniation need to pay attention not to do it too hard, and it is best not to lift the toes off the ground.

Fourth, hanging on the horizontal bar must be done under the premise of ensuring safety, and certain protective measures must be taken. Do not get injured because of this, otherwise the gain will outweigh the loss.

In short, hanging the horizontal bar does have certain benefits for some patients with lumbar disc herniation, but it does not mean that the more you hang the horizontal bar, the better it will be in relieving symptoms. If you are in the acute stage of pain or experience discomfort while hanging the horizontal bar, you should no longer do this exercise. If your symptoms are not relieved for a long time and attract attention, do not blindly hang up the horizontal bar. You need to go to the orthopedics department of the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.