A lumbar microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove a portion of a herniated disc in the lower spine that is pressing on a nerve. The goal is to relieve pain, numbness, or weakness caused by nerve compression. Surgeons use a small incision and a microscope or magnifying tools to remove the disc material while preserving surrounding tissues. Recovery times after a lumbar microdiscectomy vary depending on the individual and the severity of the condition. Most people can w