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Light Exercise to Help the Vertebrae After Surgery

One of the most important things to remember after one or more of your vertebrae have been treated with surgery is to allow plenty of time for the skin, muscle and other affected tissue to heal. That said, staying active is vital for your overall health, as well as the health of your spine, and your doctor or physical therapist is likely to prescribe an exercise regimen geared specifically toward your capabilities soon after your procedure.

Take It Slow

Once you’ve undergone surgery on one or more of your vertebrae, never begin an exercise routine without the guidance of your doctor or a licensed physical therapist. Even if you feel better, it’s important to remember that it takes a certain amount of time for body tissue to heal. Discuss the healing timetable with your doctor and strike a balance between that timetable and how well you feel when you begin to exercise. Don’t try to do too much, too soon – you don’t want to suffer an unnecessary setback when a little prudence can prevent it.

Keeping in mind your physical limitations, here are a few low-impact exercises your doctor or physical therapist might recommend to help with recovery:

• Walking
• Stretching
• Stationary biking
• Swimming
• Aerobics
• Strength training
• Yoga

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Advantages of Endoscopic Techniques

?nother factor in post-procedure exercise program is whether your vertebrae were treated with traditional open back surgery, or a more advanced technique was employed. Through the efforts of Laser Spine Institute (LSI), thousands of patients have found that a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure performed using gentle, endoscopic techniques allows them to return to their normal activities much sooner than they might have after traditional surgery. Contact LSI to learn how our procedures can help you rediscover a life without pain.

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