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@Dyson
I compressed my L1 disc onto my siatic nerve when I was 21 and lost all feeling in my left leg for 3 months.
Physio was excellent in both recovery work for back/legs, and motivation to properly exercise. Got mine though the NHS. I would highly reccomend speaking to them in general though. Their advice was suited to the specific injury I sustained, but also has a general grouding in lots of current yoga/pilaties teachings now, albeit for those wanting ato build a base core, rather than train.
You will need to pay attention and actually do the exercises, which can be a complete bore, but it's your body, only you can put in the effort required to recover.
In terms of swimming, I was told under no circumstances was I to swim as part of my recovery in the early days, too much pressure through the spine when curved in the pool was bad for the very lower element of my back. I suppose it must be injury specific, but in doubt, speak to someone who would know.