How long does it usually take for a back fracture to heal with conservative treatment

Conservative treatment for lumbar fracture usually takes about three months to get well. If the lumbar fracture is not very serious, you can choose conservative treatment, bed rest for about 2 months before getting out of bed for proper activities. However, as the fracture is healing, the lumbar spine is not stable, so you need to wear a lumbar support, and at the same time, avoid weight-bearing and over-exertion. Generally speaking, after about three months of conservative treatment, the fracture will gradually heal before you can formally get out of bed for activities, such as sitting, standing and walking appropriately. If the lumbar fracture conservative treatment, it is recommended that after three months to the orthopedic department of the regular hospital to take pictures, clear fracture healing, and in the professional orthopedic surgeon under the guidance of rehabilitation exercises, avoid walking, bending over, etc., and can not be strenuous exercise.