I am having discectomy so need as much healing as poss.
I thought about using osta with it too but I am just doing PCT now so would be too soon to jump on it
Depends on your cycle and pct, but I ran osta with an extended otc pct after 12 weeks of orals no problem. After 4 weeks of pct + natty test booster I ran another 4 weeks of natty test booster/s and everything was great, test levels rose if my libido was anything to go by. Then I switched to LGD, again with a test booster. If anything, pct is a great time to introduce osta.
Discectomy - I can think of more enjoyable ways of spending a day out!! All the best with that my friend, i'm sure it's been awhile coming if you've gotten to this stage, you're no doubt fed up with the pain & limited training.
Anything boosting circulation to the area will improve healing time, and if there's any osteo work or mods to connective tissues to be performed then a joint supplement may be of help for controlling inflammation, providing some lubricant and assisting rebuilding. Vital Labs Joyful Joints is great value for money, while I find Infinite Labs Joint Support very good at controlling inflammation & improving circulation.
For surface relief I highly recommend Sombra Warm Therapy gel. It's an aloe/camphor/menthol cooling/relief gel that has cayenne added (be sure to get the warming gel) for anti-inflammation purposes. I wouldn't apply it to a fresh wound site, but certainly either side of an incision & directly once healed. Awesome product.