But REALISTICALLY - given you're obviously a veteran...

1.) How many people recover and are able to work again?
2.) How many people recover and live a decent life?
3.) Will I be bedridden and reduced to pain killers the rest of my life?
4.) How do people live if they can't work? (I have no workers comp).
5.) What is the realistic % of people who avoid surgery?

I assume you are non surgical treatment