This varies, depending on the procedure and the patient, from days to months. Traditionally, spine surgery has required several weeks away from work for even the most resilient patients. With modern techniques, however, patients can return to work in as little as a week. Procedures for Treating Herniated Discs. If you have a herniated disc that does not respond to conservative treatment, you may need surgery. If this is the case, there are two possible routes: traditional open back surgery, and laser surgery.
Baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan is the all-time strikeout king, with a career total of 5,714 strikeouts, and seven no-hitters. His career lasted 27 years, the longest.
According to Guinness: The Guinness Book of World Records states that Nolan Ryan holds the record for the fastest pitch ever thrown. He was officially clocked at 100.9 mph (over the plate) on August 20, 1974, versus the Detroit Tigers.