A herniated disc compressing a nerve with mild symptoms usually recovers within 1 to 2 weeks, and with severe symptoms, it usually recovers in about 1 to 2 months with reasonable treatment.
1. Mild symptoms: if a herniated disc compresses a nerve, a patient with mild symptoms can generally recover within 1 to 2 weeks with bed rest and medication or traction therapy.
2. Severe Symptoms: If a patient’s herniated disc causes significant nerve root compression that is difficult to relieve with conservative treatment, this condition requires surgical treatment to remove the herniated disc to relieve nerve compression. If minimally invasive surgery is used, recovery is usually quick and can occur in approximately 2 weeks. If open surgery is used, patients are usually required to stay in bed for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery and recovery time is about 1 to 2 months.
The exact recovery time varies from patient to patient. If you experience any discomfort during the recovery process, you should go to the hospital promptly for examination and treatment.