Do you have to lie flat after orthopedic lumbar spine?

It is not necessary to lie flat after lumbar orthopedics, you can also rest in side position. Lumbar diseases, such as lumbar joint disorders, the patient can be orthopedic treatment, orthopedic treatment can restore the physiological curvature of the lumbar spine, release the lumbar muscle tension, spasm, and restore the range of lumbar spine. After the treatment, patients need to rest in bed for a period of time to promote tissue repair, generally can lie flat, can also rest on the side, can make the lumbar tissues gradually recover. Therefore, patients do not have to lie down after orthopedic treatment; resting in the side-lying position can also fulfill the conditions for repair. Patients should avoid twisting the lumbar vertebrae when turning in bed to reduce the adverse stress on the lumbar region, which can prevent the recurrence of pain symptoms.