L5/S1 disc herniation 5mm tear
31 yr old male.
Sustained injury approximately 2.2 yrs ago and still in pain.
Have tried physio and cortisone injections. Injections game small window of relief but pain generally sits at a minimum 4/10 but while working performing basic lifting exercises and life I’m usually sitting at 6/10.
I work underground and have a reasonably physical role along with being a keen gym goer.
I take muscle relaxers both morning and night.
Since my injury I’ve wound back at the gym sticking to lighter and strict lifts (no deadlifts/squats/rows)
My pain is majority muscular tightness in lower back,glutes,hips and hamstrings with the coming and going of sciatica down both legs.
Has anyone suffered from the heavy muscular tightness and had a successful micro discectomy to improve this??
I don’t need to be back to contact high intensity sports but would love to get some of my life back I’m missing out on(rough playing with my kids, working without pain)
Any advice or information would be much appreciated cheers!