Lumbar disc herniation open surgery usually takes 3 to 6 months to recover.
Lumbar disc herniation if the compression of the spinal cord and nerves need to perform surgical treatment, spinal plate decompression nerve release surgery, after surgery need to rest for a month’s time, to avoid prolonged sitting and standing. Avoid sitting and standing for a long time. If you go down to the ground, wear a waist cuff to protect your activities.
Surgical site trauma recovery at least 3 months time, if more than one segment of the lumbar disc herniation recovery time to be longer, so try to avoid strenuous exercise within 3 months, can gradually rehabilitation exercise.
If the elderly are combined with osteoporosis, the recovery will be slower, and in some cases, it will take more than 6 months to recover.
Herniated lumbar disc surgery should be carried out under the guidance of the doctor for gradual rehabilitation to promote recovery, and regular review is needed after the surgery.