Unfortunately it doesn't work for everyone. After leaving hospital I was treated as an outpatient in the physical therapy clinic for 3 months or so. The pain worsened and the injury persisted. Upon receiving a 2nd opinion from my current specialist it was established that physical therapy was the wrong course of action. Incorrect stretching or compression would tear and or inflame the hernias. Sometimes just bed rest, pain management and patience is required to heal. Once the initial recovery had progressed I began cycling at the surgeons recommendation. He still refuses to send me to physical therapy.