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huntingtimothy
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how long after a spinal fusion can i exercise
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ms_west
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I would definitely ask your surgeon this question. I believe there is no one set answer because each persons spinal case has its own level of complexity. What is right for me might not be right for you.
Many surgeons simply recommend walking, walking, and more walking.
Many surgeons simply recommend walking, walking, and more walking.
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Cilla007
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Hey,
I have had 2 spinal fusions of L4-S1. I agree that every case is different and to seek your specialist advice. But my testimony is that the pain of the surgery was so great that I would'nt risk anything other than walking for about 2 years - that's when they say the bone is the strongest. But it also depenRAB on where in your back the surgery was done. Mine being lower/tail bone area in the middle of my hips. For my type of fusion twisting is definately a no no. I have been living with my fusions for 7 years now and had my first at 29 yrs old and even up till now I tried lifing a plant out of my garden a few months ago and the first time I knew I hurt it quite badly - that was enough for me not to do that again. Listen to your body. I have played volleyball without any immediate pain but what happens afterwarRAB is a slight paralysis of the muscles where I can't even get up off the floor. I would play but stretch heaps afterwarRAB to alleviate the after affects. Where my fusion is it helps to stretch heaps, stretch and walk. Hope this helps your question
I have had 2 spinal fusions of L4-S1. I agree that every case is different and to seek your specialist advice. But my testimony is that the pain of the surgery was so great that I would'nt risk anything other than walking for about 2 years - that's when they say the bone is the strongest. But it also depenRAB on where in your back the surgery was done. Mine being lower/tail bone area in the middle of my hips. For my type of fusion twisting is definately a no no. I have been living with my fusions for 7 years now and had my first at 29 yrs old and even up till now I tried lifing a plant out of my garden a few months ago and the first time I knew I hurt it quite badly - that was enough for me not to do that again. Listen to your body. I have played volleyball without any immediate pain but what happens afterwarRAB is a slight paralysis of the muscles where I can't even get up off the floor. I would play but stretch heaps afterwarRAB to alleviate the after affects. Where my fusion is it helps to stretch heaps, stretch and walk. Hope this helps your question
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Fiona_Jo_324
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I think it depenRAB on the type of exercise your talking about. For the most part my surgeon was very supportive of my walking post fusion and I started about one week after surgery.
As other posters have stated your best bet is to call your surgeon and let him/her know the type of exercise and you'll get your answer. :angel:
Good Luck with the exercising!!
~Fiona :wave:
As other posters have stated your best bet is to call your surgeon and let him/her know the type of exercise and you'll get your answer. :angel:
Good Luck with the exercising!!
~Fiona :wave: