You can sleep on your side after minimally invasive lumbar disc surgery, but it is recommended to sleep in a flat position facing the sky, which is more conducive to lumbar disc recovery. Although sleeping on your side after minimally invasive lumbar disc surgery will not cause the incision to be stretched and will not affect the recovery of the incision. However, it is recommended that lumbar disc minimally invasive surgery or to sleep in a flat position toward the sky, so that the spine will not be subjected to excessive stress after surgery, which can protect the lumbar discs. It is important to note that no matter whether you sleep on your side or lie flat towards the sky, you should not sleep on a soft bed, and you need to sleep on a harder mattress. Soft beds can lead to greater stress on the internal fixation of the lumbar intervertebral discs, leading to loosening of the internal fixation, which is unfavorable to the recovery of the lumbar intervertebral discs. Depending on the extent of the lumbar disc damage, it is necessary to consult with the surgeon to determine the specific situation. If you experience any discomfort after the surgery, please consult the hospital in time to avoid any delay in your condition.