This depends on the level of damage caused to the spinal disc. The more damage your disc that caused your sciatica for the first time, the more the chances of recurrence. However, the likeliness of recurrence is based on a lot of other factors too. Continuing to work in an environment that demands a lot of physical work can also increase the risk of recurrence.
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