How long will it take before my muscles are back to normal and I'm able to start!

How long will it take before my muscles are back to normal and I'm able to start building muslce again?

Ok...in January I was diagnosed with spondylolysis, which is basically a fracture in my lower back. I've been in a back brace for the past six months and in two weeks I go to see my doctor to see if I can get my brace off. I feel slight discomfort but nothing unbearable like it was months ago. I started physical therapy 1 month ago..they have me doin ab tightenin exercises and stuff. Ok...now if my doctor says I can start exercisin how long do you think it'll take for me to get back into top form...cause its been six months since i played football or basketball and I need to know how long its going to take for me to get back all my speed, hops, and muscle mass....i dont want my junior year to be a flop...so does anyone have an idea?

Sorry to tell ya, but it's probably going to take another 4-6 months to be back to normal...at least. I'm going through the same thing kinda. I just had reconstructive acl surgery on my left knee from an injury that happened 5 months ago. I lost all my muscle mass in my quads and thighs. I have to go to therapy 3 times a week for the next month. Every day I look at my leg to see if I'm getting the muscle back. It will not happen over night. Just stick to the program your therapist gives you. Don't over-do it, but push yourself at the same time. You don't want to over-do it and reinjure anything.

Are you doing any core exercises yet? That will help a lot too.