Takes 6-8 weeks to fully recover but my doctor said it all depends on your body and how you feel. I am not working right now but I kno my mom didn't go back to work until after 2 months. I'm 6 weeks recovered and I feel fine still so and i still take it easy cause sometimes it catches up to me me I have to sit down and rest. I do, do hair and I had to toe a couple breaks . All depends on your body and go your doctor feels.