Diagnostics

• Inspection: Movement restrictions,
• Neurological Consultation : Reflex reduction, sensitivity disturbances, pain
• Radiation: LWS in 2 levels
• CT, possible. Myelography, nuclear scanning (NMR)

Therapy

Conservative

• Rest in Bed
• Physical therapy: Warmth (e.g. Fango), KG (ISO-METRIC exercises)
• Pain therapy with anti-inflammatory pain means such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac (Tramal, if necessary)

Operationally: Distance between the disk tissues and the nerve roots.