Robprodisc,
You had your disc replacement 3 days before mine. Same levels. First this is a great sight for information. I also have the hip pain when I walk alot. It gets easier the more you do it and day by day. What has helped me is trying to find a way to stretch without the back hurting. I do alot of it in bed lifting my legs and reaching up. Not alot but some. My doctor does not want me bending past a 45 degree angle. Also pointing your toes several times a day really helps as well. I was very limber before my surgery and it is killing me not to be able to stretch as much. I did not realize the extent of the recovery. I figured when the doctor said your pain should be better or gone I took that to be I would have no pain at all. Big mistake.
Take Care and take it easy.
Martha
Prodisc L4-5, S1
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