A friend of my mine had a bone protrusion in her back which was operated in the month of February. The doctor has given her few exercises to do on a daily basis, avoid sitting at a place for too long and stay away from long distance travel. Although she is able to walk, do the normal chores and attend office but she is still unable to bend over and also lift heavy things. She has been doing the prescribed exercises daily and regularly consulting doctor. Is there any chance that she'll fully recover from this in near future? Also is there any likelihood of the symptoms recurring which would require another surgery?