- Avoid heavy lifting, intense movements in the involving the waist and back area, or rapid or suddenly bending over.
- Maintain good posture. Sit and stand up straight. Avoid wearing high-heeled shoes.
- Bed rest as much as possible if there is any pain.
- Sleep on hard flat surfaces rather than spring or foam mattresses.
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to avoid constipation.
- Wear a corset or brace to protect the back.
- Try cold packs during the first few days. Apply hot packs after 2-3 days. Alternating between cold and hot packs may help with the pain. Stretching may also help relieve root compression related discomfort.
- Take medicine and pain killers as instructed and follow-up regularly at the orthopedic or neurosurgical outpatient department.
- Return to the emergency department if there are the following symptoms：
- Sudden, severe pain in your low back or leg and numbness or muscle weakness in your leg
- Trouble controlling the bladder and bowels
- Severe abdominal pain
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