Proper steps to healing from back surgery

Spinal surgery is surgery which is done on the neck or spine in order to stabilize the spine and or fix a slipped disc and relieve pain. Spinal surgery consists of several which include bone graft, disc removal and stabilizing the spine with wires. The goal for spine surgery is to keep the vertebrae from dislocating and damaging the spinal cord and nerves. Spinal surgery is serious, and when not healed properly can be very painful and affect every day activities such as walking, sitting, and standing. Because the spine is fragile after surgery and be damaged easily it is essential for those undergoing the surgery to know the steps to recovery.

In Many places around the world including Los Angeles back pain surgery can be done several ways including a minimally invasive ways which decrease hospital stay time and even recovery time, but for most Spinal surgery Glendale leading spine surgeons require a hospital stay of at least two weeks which can be more depending on the complexity of the surgery. After spine surgery the patient will not be able to get in and out of bed on their own, so the family or friends should be present as the patient is being released from the hospital. During the hospital stay the surgeon or physical therapist will give the patient a set of reclining exercise that should be done three to four times a day. These exercises are prescribed to keep circulation in the legs as normal as possible during the recovery period. No movement increases the risk of postoperative complications, so although no strenuous activity is allowed following through with the exercises slowly and walking around the hospital room is advised.

Most patients when discharged from the hospital are discharged with a neck or back brace and will need assistance in removing either of these for showering and/or bathing. After having spine surgery Los Angeles spine surgeons tell their patients not to resume with any physical activity under no circumstances unless the surgeon gave a go ahead. The patient is not to lift weights or any other heavy objects. Lifting anything over the head and twisting exercises can cause great damage to the spine.

Los Angels Spine surgeons do: however, slow walking after surgery. Walking helps the spine to settle in its natural position and become more flexible over time. For patients who had bone graft this is especially important because too little walking for any patient can cause the spine to become rigid. Be concerned if anything feels uncomfortable or painful, and observant to how your spine and overall back respond to activity. Also, take note of any other medications that have been taken prior to surgery and are not for the back because some might interfere with pain relievers and the healing process. The stitches or staples will fall off on their own after due time, but if any fall off immediately after being released call the doctor. The healing process for spinal surgery will be painful and take about two months, but if you follow all the proper steps healing will be speedy and worth all of the precautions.