If you can, get an ergonomic evaluation of your workstation before surgery so you're ready to go when you're ready to return to work.

There are ways to better manage how you do your work, but if work makes you worse, that's a huge red flag. You are going to have to be incredibly mindful of how you're feeling and how your body is responding (turning blue).

Even now, if I'm in a meeting with my son's teachers or something really engaging, the pain recedes to the back on my mind only to come roaring back as soon as I leave. Being really engaged with work can be a great thing but it can also be really bad if you're not paying attention to posture, taking breaks, stretching, etc.