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