How long does it take to recover from an acute herniated lumbar disc with pinched nerves varies depending on the treatment, with recovery times ranging from one to three months. There are non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment. 1. Non-surgical treatment: the purpose of non-surgical treatment is the herniated lumbar disc part, and the inflammatory edema of the nerve root compressed by the irritation subsides, 80% to 90% of the patients can be non-surgical treatment and healing, generally bedridden for 3 to 4 weeks, most of the symptoms can be relieved. 2. Surgical treatment: If the history of the disease is more than 3 months to half a year, non-surgical treatment is ineffective and the symptoms worsen, surgical treatment can be considered. After surgical treatment, the recovery period for nerve damage is about three months. If acute lumbar disc herniation compresses the nerves, early standardized treatment is recommended to reduce the adverse effects of the disease.