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Disc Surgeries

Disc surgeries can be difficult on your body. Not only is your spine already weakened due to conditions like degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, bulging disc, and bone spurs, but the operation itself will take a toll on your physical health. Between general anesthesia, a hospital stay, and physical rehabilitation, you’ll have enough to worry about after the surgery, which is why you should make sure you do everything possible prior to the surgery to speed up your recovery process.

Preparation for disc surgeries can take many forms and your doctor may prescribe a specific regimen of pre-operative practices that you should adhere to. However, there are some general tips than can help you embark on your back disc surgery with a healthy body and a healthy outlook. Several months before the procedure, you should focus on physical fitness and nutrition to boost your immune system and increase your body’s ability to fight infection, though always consult a physician about a change in diet or exercise routines. Also, stop drinking and smoking—anything that can interfere with normal heart and lung function should be eliminated from your lifestyle, both before and after the spinal disc surgery. Your doctor may suggest that you stop taking certain medications a few weeks before the surgery, such as anti-inflammatory drugs or anti-coagulants, as these can affect your body’s stability during surgery.

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Remember, disc surgeries should enhance, not diminish your quality of life. There is no sense in undergoing an operation to treat a single damaged part of your body if you’re going to allow other parts of your body to sustain damage. Although rest is important, daily activity both before and after your spine disc surgery will be imperative to your recovery process.

Although every individual should make an effort to have a healthy lifestyle, the effects of disc surgeries do not need to be quite so arduous for your body. There are alternatives to open spine operations. Laser Spine Institute (LSI) can give you more information on our minimally invasive, endoscopic procedures that reduce recovery time and increase quality of life. Contact us today for a free review of your MRI or CT scan.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.