Only you can make that determination, not I.
PN is not a cut & dry diagnosable with specific terms-condition.
It varies from one individual to another. There are over 200+ causes, and many cannot be pigeonholed to any one individual. That is why we come here, to compare notes, Dx's, Rx's, symptoms and for advice.
The above advice from Melody, Mrs D., and Wittesea is good. The concept of a pain journal may be helpful, Mrs D's advice about her long trem battle with her problem is invaluable.
I always go by the tenet- If it hurts- Don't do it!
I am not a 'no pain-no gain' proponent.
Never have been, and don't think I ever will be.
But I've never had to have intensive PT reahab. My only problem has been a broken finger that trapped a tendon, and is only repairable thru surgery
(I'll live with a slightly bent ring finger, thank you. The 'knife' is a last, and final resort. I still can play guitar & banjo, as badly as I ever did.:icon_wink: )