Hi my name is Johnny I'm new to the the forum. I recently injured my back at work lifting a door. I almost fell with the door on top of me. My co-work broke my fall. I been off work for over a month. I had an MRI I was diagnosed with to herniated disc one in L-5 and the other in S-1. The doctor want to take conservative measure by sending me to physical therapy. He said surgery is not needed at this time. In the mean time I have lower back pain. it radiates down my leg. The doctor sent me back to work for half a day and the other half at home. The problem I'm having is I wasn't ready to go back to work and he's telling me there's nothing he can do about it. In the mean time workmens comp hasn't even approved my claim. They said they have to review the doctors documentation and that they would let me know May 21st. I'm just worred that their not going to approve my claim. What do I need to do? I'm dealing with federal workmens comp does anyone have any advice for me??