A microdiscetomy was performed 05-22-08. It is now 4 weeks post op. I am having increasing pain in the lumbar area 4-5 where the herniatd disc was. The incision is healed, blood and urine tests indicate no infection, no inflamation. Pain varies from 0 to 8. I cannot walk without a walker and at times am very uncomfortable. I am most comfortable in my recliner and sleep in it. I have been told to walk as much as possible but it is painful and difficult to get up so I do it only reluctantly. Is this experience within normal limits or do I have a problem that needs further attention.