Herniated disc recovery time... | Golf Monthly

Whilst I've not had a herniated disc, I've had an issue with my back.
Like you I experienced a twinge, but down the front of my thigh together with a dull ache on the right side of my lower back.
So off I went to see a chiropractor, who said I was out of line and my left leg was longer than my right. This was caused by my pelvis being tilted. A common issue and particularly on that side as I'm right footed/handed. Whilst this greatly helped, I felt it didn't get to the route cause.
So I then saw a osteopath who diagnosed that my right foot arch had collapsed, putting strain on my lower back and calf. She gave me some simple exercises to do which have made a massive difference. In addition I had to buy some shoe insoles, and start to wear slippers, which I didn't wear, so as to wear them in the house. Seeing the osteopath was the biggest influence.
I still do yoga once a week, which I did before the back incident.
Now before I play golf I do a series of yoga stretching exercises in the house to warm up.
It just goes to show that the primary corrective course is not always the best, although I still see the chiropractor every 3 months.