Typical Recovery Timeline
- Days 1–3 (Initial Rest): Focus on acute rest, keeping the wound dry, and taking short, gentle walks to boost blood circulation. [1, 2]
- Days 4–7 (Light Routine): Most patients can return to standard desk jobs and light daily household chores. [1, 2]
- Weeks 2–3 (Gradual Mobility): Walking distances can increase, and driving can resume once you are completely off prescription narcotic pain medications. [1, 2]
- Weeks 4–6 (Full Healing): Deep muscle tissue finishes strengthening. Strenuous exercise, heavy workouts, and manual labor can usually be restarted after getting final medical clearance
