Conversation: The conversation between human and AI assistant.
[|Human|] Hi,I just recently (1 month ago)had back surgery due a chip from my vertebrae  pinching my sciatic nerve. The surgery was successful however now I am being told that I have arthritis in my L5 which is now causing me severe pain. What are my obtions? Can arthritis suddenly appear?
[|AI|]  Hi. Since you had your back surgery recently I recommend you to kindly start off rehabilitation for the back as per instruction as this would help you to strengthen and reactivate core muscles. Arthritis can appear in case your muscles are not taking your enough load and weight fall on the bone and irritates it... Again don't worry... As you do your rehabilitation for core and glutes things will slowly settle down and pain will ease off...you will not need anything more to reduce your pain and discomfort...so I recommend you to religiously do a proper rehab program without any compensation while doing and without any break. Hope this is helpful for you... Kindly revert.in case you need any further clarification in this regard....