Bed rest is better for cervical spine recovery for the following reasons: First, bed rest reduces the burden on the cervical intervertebral disc, which can slow down the degeneration of the cervical intervertebral disc and cause partial reversion, which can relieve nerve root pressure, reduce the pain symptoms in the neck and upper limbs, and restore the nerve sensory conduction function. Second, bed rest reduces the load on the small joints of the cervical spine, which can relieve the inflammatory changes of the small joints of the cervical spine and restore the normal physiological curvature and normal mobility of the cervical spine. Third, bed rest can make the cervical muscles less fatigued, the stiffness and tension of the cervical muscles can be relieved, and the vascular supply in the muscles can be normalized, which can re-enforce the stability of the cervical spine. The above aspects all show that bed rest is better for the recovery of cervical spine disease and can prevent further development of cervical spine lesions.