Back Injuries

I am a 48F, was in good health, working out a few days a week, and overall active. In late March, I woke up one day unable to walk. There was no precipitating event. MRI showed a bulging disc at L5-S1.

I’ve been in PT for a month and am getting better, but still have leg pain at the end of the day. My work won’t allow me to return until I am cleared by MD.

Anyone been here? Any advice for moving forward so I won’t re-injure?

I work PRN at an inpatient hospice facility and we have great aides who do a lot. So I’m grateful for that. I’m just scared going forward.