I was out or on light duty several times for two to three months. I have a herniated disc. I was sent to physical therapy and also have had steroid injections.
Since tranferring to feeders I have not had any real problems on the job. I have felt a little strained when dealing with the dollys but other than that, I am fine.
Sometimes, I do come close to throwing my back out by doing the simplest things, like bending a little to get my socks out of my dresser drawer for example. But if I stop what I am doing when I feel the slightest little twinge of pain, I am ok.
So far.