Recovery from lumbar herniation surgery usually begins 3 to 6 months after surgery.
Lumbar protrusion means herniated lumbar disc. If the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation are more serious, usually choose surgical treatment, about one month after the operation, you can crutches can be appropriate down to the ground activities, but to wear lumbar support, not weight-bearing activities or walking. Generally about 3 to 6 months after the lumbar disc herniation surgery, only to begin to recover, and only after a year will gradually return to a better state.
If an elderly person undergoes lumbar herniated disc surgery, the recovery time will take longer due to old age, weak physical condition, and may be accompanied by other geriatric diseases.
Due to individual differences, exactly how long it takes to recover from lumbar herniation surgery actually varies from person to person. After lumbar protrusion surgery, rest and rehabilitation exercises must be carried out according to the doctor’s instructions, and you should not go down to the ground too early, so as not to affect the recovery of the postoperative wounds. After surgery, you should also go to the hospital for regular checkups to observe the recovery of the surgical wounds, and go to the hospital as soon as possible if you find any abnormality.