How long to rest for minimally invasive lumbar disc herniation needs to depend on the condition of recovery, generally speaking, rest for about 2 weeks after the operation. Minimally invasive lumbar disc herniation is generally done by removing the protruding disc through less damaging methods such as intervertebral foramenoscopy or spinal endoscopy, thus realizing decompression of the nerve root, which helps to alleviate the patient’s pain in the lower back and lower limbs. After the operation, rest and wearing a waist cuff are used to prevent prolonged standing and sedentary bending, etc. Rehabilitation exercises can be carried out as early as possible when the condition recovers better. As the nerve root was compressed or irritated before the surgery, which caused inflammation and edema of the nerve root, the compression was lifted through the surgery, but the recovery of the edema and inflammation of the nerve root still needs a process, therefore, it is generally recommended to take rest for about 2 weeks after the surgery, and get out of the bed as soon as possible to carry out the rehabilitation exercise, and cooperate with the medication physiotherapy to promote the gradual recovery of the patient. After the minimally invasive lumbar disc herniation surgery, patients are recommended to undergo regular checkups and decide on further treatments according to the condition of recovery.