Three herniations L4 L5 and S1 tried all sorts of recovery and stretches etc and kept it under control for about 10 years

But in the end had to have surgery as I was literally crippled with sciatica and bed ridden

Had 2 discotemys and a laminectomy to fix it and was out of training for 12 months

Took 6 months to heal and 6months rehab but eventually I got back.

I hardly ever play any inverted guard or leg locks from the bottom where I can be stacked but that's no issue.

Get a good surgeon and a good physio for the rehab is my advice!