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What is the recovery period like? When can I return to work and strenuous activity?

April 26, 2017activity period recovery Return strenuous

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What is the recovery period like? When can I return to work and strenuous activity?

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The first few days are the most painful, but discomfort can easily be controlled with pain medications and will soon decrease. After about two weeks patients can return to work (if no heavy lifting is involved). Numbness and bruising may persist for several weeks.