@aipc29 I am a spine surgery patient, but not for lumbar, but I do know at 10 days postop it is still very early in your recovery. I remember about 3 weeks of significant pain, but not so horrible that I couldn't manage it. I also had constipation from pain drugs and stopped taking them right after I got out of the hospital. I just told myself it is temporary and will get better. I slept a lot during that time. We are all different in what pain we feel. For me, breaking my ankle was a lot more painful than spine surgery, and I did need to take opioids, but I found a half dose was better for me because a full dose nauseated me. It didn't take away all the pain, but it took the edge off.

Your best bet is probably to reach out to your surgery team and ask them. Perhaps ice may help, but ask about it. At 10 days, your incisions are not healed and infection may still be a risk.