How long does it take for the supraspinous ligament to heal on its own? There is no definite time for this question, it takes about 4~6 weeks, the specific healing time is related to the degree of injury of the individual, and not all patients with supraspinous ligamentitis can be healed on their own, the more serious supraspinous ligamentitis needs to be treated in order to be healed. 1. Mild supraspinous ligamentitis may only manifest as localized pain in the lumbar region, which may be slightly aggravated by pressure or when the patient sleeps and turns over, but generally will not affect the patient’s daily life. In this case, after sufficient rest, avoiding prolonged bending and strengthening the lumbar back muscles, supraspinatus ligamentitis can slowly heal itself, which takes about 4~6 weeks. 2. More serious cases of supraspinatus ligamentitis cannot be cured by themselves and usually need treatment to recover. Treatment includes medication, physical therapy, and closed treatment. Therefore, when a patient suspects supraspinous ligamentitis, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner to clarify the severity of the disease and condition, and then choose the appropriate treatment under the doctor’s guidance, rather than just procrastinating and waiting for self-healing, so as to avoid delaying the condition.