It can take anything up to 3-4 months for the pain to improve. In the meantime, continue to stay active and mobile. Do gentle exercises, avoid stressing your back while lifting or moving anything heavy. Take painkillers as needed. Be patient and it will take time to settle.
Has your prolapsed disc been diagnosed with an MRI scan? If not, then you need to get it investigated if the pain is not settling.
Hope this helps.
Dr Vinu Raj
MBBS MRCS FRCS (Trauma&Orthopaedics)
Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon
Answered2017-04-18 11:00:12
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