Swimming is really good for patients with lumbar disc herniation, but patients need to pay attention to many aspects.
First of all, the water temperature in the swimming pool needs to be appropriate.
If the water temperature is too low, it will bring great stimulation to the patient's waist. Nowadays, the quality of many swimming pools is uneven, and patients should also have certain choices about swimming pools. If possible, it is recommended to choose a regular and advanced swimming pool, which will be less affected during exercise.
First of all, the water temperature in the swimming pool needs to be appropriate.
Secondly, the timing of patients' exercise should also be chosen well.
Don't take extra exercise in the acute stage of lumbar disc herniation, you need to rest. But in the recovery period, you can do proper exercise. In the actual exercise process, we should also do what we can, and pay attention to the time when swimming. If you feel pain in your waist during exercise, you should stop exercising immediately and follow up.
Secondly, the timing of patients' exercise should also be chosen well.
The advantage of swimming for patients with lumbar disc herniation is that when exercising, the spine of the body is not vertical, but horizontal in the water. At this time, the pressure on the patient's body will be much less. Swimming is a gentle way to promote blood circulation.
In short, it is ok for patients with lumbar disc herniation to use swimming as a fitness method, but the environment and methods of fitness are very important. Patients with lumbar disc herniation must evaluate their physical condition and do a good job of physical care before resuming exercise.
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Guangdong orthopedics expert group
Guangdong orthopedics expert group