Dr & w/c sent me back to work as a test to see if I could handle it or not had no restrictions at first - but had to get some added as I began to hurt again. I lasted 2.5 months. I knew I could never do that work again.

Any time you get restrictions - be very sure to follow them all the time esp if you do go back to work. Some employers might not be clear about them or they mat try to trick you into doing more than you are supposed to do.

I was confused at the time about if my restrictions meant only for at work or all the time. I did do more at home but it wasn't repetitive so it didn't bother me as much. I was totally messed up for a while then I didn't do much at all.

Be very cautious with the therapy- communicate with the PT if you have any increases in pain or any new pain or symptoms.
I hope they start with pain relief therapy first before moving into more active things.