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Originally Posted by RobLL
That was unduly cryptic. The surgeon assured relative that physical therapy was not needed and would do no good. Another kin, physical therapist, was up to date, but standard PT did not help. Subsequently a specialist for lower back injuries was found and made a huge difference.
Part of the 'cryptic' is not wanting to put other peoples private issues on public display. I would be happy to send a personal message or email with more details. It is a fascinating story.
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No more details necessary .. just wanted to be sure that I understood! Just as there are persons in every profession who are good at what they do and others who are not, there are good talented physical therapists out there and there are some who are not good and don't expand their knowledge and just want to collect the paycheck. It's unfortunate.
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Originally Posted by jcruver
thanks for the replies so far..
It has been 2 1/2 weeks since the surgery and I feel great (even better than prior to aggrevating it). I am really amazed at how quickly everything has been going (from walking out of the hospital to the healing of the incision).
I know now the biggest problem I am going to have is not doing too much too soon. A huge part of me wants to be right back where I was and working out 4 or 5 times a week. It is going to be very much now a mental issue and my focus (hopefully) will be strictly following a rehab program once I have one.
I am sure most of the people on this board can identify with the issue of not being able to workout and how that can effect one emotionally...before this it was very diffucult to take the needed week off every 8 weeks or so..now being laid up for the last 2 months and knowing the rehab process will be slow even though I feel great..well..definately will be a huge mental test.
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Doing too much too soon is definitely an issue. Here are some things that you can likely do safely (of course check with your surgeon first):
Walking
Mobility work (avoid spinal twisting movements) including lower body stretching
Gluteal activation exercises
Core exercises (primarily where you are resisting movement, like a plank or swiss ball rollouts, or even pushups and chin/pull ups)
Start slowly, with only a few exercises and limit the total time exercising to 20 minutes. Then gradually increase as your body tolerates it.
Best of luck!