Herniated lumbar discs require bed rest for 2 to 4 weeks. It needs to be judged according to the urgency and severity of the condition. Mild lumbar disc herniation in the acute stage, mainly manifested as lumbar pain and dysfunction, the need for absolute bed rest for about 2 weeks, the general pain symptoms can be relieved, to be completely disappeared lumbar pain, you can wear a waist corset to get out of bed activities. Moderate, severe lumbar disc herniation in the acute stage, mainly manifested as lumbar pain, accompanied by lower extremity radiating pain, numbness and other symptoms, the need for absolute bed rest for about 4 weeks, to be relieved after the symptoms, and then get out of bed to carry out activities. Generally acute lumbar intervertebral disc herniation bed rest during the large, urine and urine should also be resolved in bed, can be appropriate to bend the hip, knee joints, to reduce the nerve root stimulation. If the symptoms are not relieved after about 4 weeks of bed rest, you should return to the hospital for follow-up. Suffering from lumbar disc herniation should go to the hospital in a timely manner to improve the relevant examination, to clarify the severity of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment, not blindly self-treatment, so as not to delay the condition.