The exact recovery time for lumbar strain is related to the severity of the patient’s condition. It usually takes 2 to 4 weeks for gradual recovery. Lumbar muscle strain may be caused by overwork, improper treatment of acute lumbar sprain, cold irritation, and prolonged weight bearing on the lower back. Patients will experience symptoms of low back pain, usually soreness or swelling, which will recur intermittently. In severe cases, the pain may be persistent and may even radiate to the buttocks, affecting the patient’s normal life. If it is simple lumbar muscle strain, at this time should be bed rest, at the same time, hot compresses, physical therapy, usually rest for 2 to 4 weeks to restore the function of the low back; if the patient has a history of lumbar muscle strain or lumbar spine disease, need to fully rest and hot compresses and physical therapy; if there are pain symptoms, can be orally ibuprofen sustained-release tablets or celecoxib capsules for treatment. Patients with lumbar muscle strain should pay attention to daily rest and avoid keeping the same position for too long. Pain can be treated according to the doctor’s guidance, avoid self-medication.