Hello,
It's not common to have pain post the surgery for the
herniated disc. It is only in few due to
muscle weakness of the spinal column. In surgery the herniated part is removed which belongs to the inter vertebral disc .
I will advice you to start the
physiotherapy so by use of therapeutic ultrasound therapy the inflammation of will be reduced and TENS therapy to reduce the
radiating pain.
Once the pain falls below the level 5 in Visual analogue scale of 0-10 then exercise should be initiated with lower intensity. Initially focussing on the core stability and later on the lower limb muscles as whole.
If the desired strength is not achieved then it might lead to trouble to the
intervertebral disc of the upper or the lower levels.
In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most cases post op are advised with Physiotherapy to regain the full functions of the muscles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist