Generally, it takes about 6 months after operation to return to normal work. The developmental surgery of lumbar disc herniation is divided into different ways, the degree of trauma is different, and the recovery time is different. Generally speaking, there are fenestration lumbar discectomy, hemilaminectomy, total laminectomy, lumbar discectomy and interbody fusion. The degree of trauma gradually increased and the recovery time gradually increased. Generally speaking, stitches are removed 2 weeks after operation. After general lumbar disc herniation surgery, lie on a hard bed for 2-4 weeks. After 2 weeks, you can see the recovery, get out of bed properly under the protection of waist circumference, and strengthen back muscle exercise. Hemilaminectomy or total laminectomy requires staying in bed for 4-8 weeks before getting out of bed, engaging in light physical activities for 2-3 months, avoiding waist load within 3-6 months, and gradually returning to the original job.