what type exercises are good for post back surgery?
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Tai Chi. It is slow, gentle, and controlled and should help you strengthen and limber up. It is also fun and interesting to learn. Best of luck to you! Talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program post surgery. Be sure to get Doc's okay.
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i ripped the muscles in my back a few years ago which put me in hospital. as a result all the bones in the base of my spine stopped working properly and i was told i would need surgery.\ni went to see a chiropractor, who managed to free it all up after a few sessions.\nhe gave me some strenching exersices to do every morning, apparently they are pretty common techniques. i was also told to gradually build up my abs as it takes the strain off your back.\nmy back isn't perfect now and i'm told it never will be, but i went from constant daily pain to now having the occasional twinge.\ngo see a chiropractor, and SLOWLY build your abs. also losing weigh helps a lot
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You could try some accupunture sessions. My nursing instructor used them for chronic back pain and she said after about 4 treatments she hasn't ever had the pain again. You should also see a chiropractor to check for any nerve compression, bugling discs, hernia, etc.
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I'd recommend that you ask your physical therapist for advice. I haven't had surgery, but ripped the tendons in both knees before fencing and had to go to phys therapy for months. I'm sure there are certain yoga patterns that you can do, but not others. My guess is that you need to build strength, but carefully. My therapist gave me workout sheets to take home. While you're on limited exercise, you might want to reduce your calorie intake so that you don't gain weight.
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How long ago was the surgery? you should be working to regain your range of motion and strengthen you leg muscles.
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You have spondulosis of the lower back.Visit your orthopaedic surgeon.He will teach you some exercises and also how to adopt a suitable lifestyle such as avoiding bending,lifting weights ,standing or sitting for a long time etc.Walking is good for you
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I have the same in the lower back following a car accident last year. Found great relief with my Physical Therapist at northstarpilates.com. Maybe there is a similar option near you? I highly recommend it. The exercises are easy and research backs it up, it works! Only a few short months ago, I thought I would be crippled for life. Now, I can hike, garden, most everything as before with minimal pain.\n\nI did find that yoga aggravated the problem.\n\nGood luck-
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Check this site out. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.php?Real_New=%3C%3D+7&start=10&Name=&MainMuscle=Abdominals&Equip=BodyOnly&Isolation=&order=Name  A real good one that actually stretches your back muscles is the Leg Pull-in, or the Flat Bench Leg Pull-in.  The former is located near of bottom of the page, and the other is near the top.  I usually do both versions of this exercise, but I alternate legs instead of doing both at once.  There are tons of other ab exercises on that site.
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Go to Pilate's classes.  My physio teaches them. They teach you how to hold your body correctly, using the proper muscles to support you skeleton.  This knowledge is essential to back health and exercising correctly.
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I know of a few lower back workouts. \n1) lie on your stomach on an exercise ball. Lift one leg straight while lifting the opposite arm. then repeat on the other side. Don't go for height, just try to stretch out like you are reaching for the wall. \n2) lie on the floor on your stomach, head down. then raise both arms and legs straight out (toward the wall again) then lower arms and legs. \nHope this helps
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Try these \nCrunches\nLie on your back with your hands crossed across your chest or with your fingers on the sides of your head. Place your feet on the floor with legs bent. To begin the exercise, lift your torso, lifting shoulder blades off the floor and crunching your rib cage towards your lower belly. Hold for two counts, then lower slowly to the starting position. Repeat for 16 slow repetitions, take a brief rest and repeat for 1 or more sets.\n\nReverse Crunches\nLie on your back with knees bent, feet a few inches off the floor. Slowly contract the abdominals, focusing on rotating the pelvis up and bringing your knees towards your rib cage. Concentrate on letting your abs do the work. Hold at the top then slowly lower your knees to the starting position. Repeat for 16 reps, less if you feel your lower back arching off the ground. Rest and repeat for 1 or more sets\n\n\nBall Crunches\nLie face-up with the ball resting under your mid/lower back. Cross your arms over the chest or place them behind your head. Contract your abs to lift your torso off the ball, pulling the bottom of your ribcage down toward your hips. As you curl up, keep the ball stable (i.e., you shouldn't roll). Lower back down, getting a stretch in the abs, and repeat for 1 set 12-16 reps.\n\nOblique Crossover Crunches\nLie on your back with knees bent, hands behind your head. Keeping lower back pressed into the floor, lift your shoulder blades off the floor and then curl your upper body diagonally across your body towards your right knee. Contract your abs and obliques as hard as you can at the top of the movement. Lower back down and repeat for 16 reps on the same side before switching sides. Do 1 or more sets.
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do some exercises for it
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You know, it is difficult to know if this is a result of the epidural or not. What does your physician say about it?\n\nChiropractic has good success with low back pain. Be sure to see a reputable chiropractor if you decide to do so.\n\nYou could try yoga or back stretching exercises, as well. Maybe a massage therapist?
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Core strengthening is where it's at.  Do some crunches, only lifting your shoulders a few inches and holding for at least 5 seconds; strengthen your back by lying face-down, spread-eagle, and lift one arm and the opposite leg a few inches off the floor, and alternate (TUCK IN YOUR ABS FIRST OR YOU'LL HURT YOUR BACK).  The cat stretch is good too.  On all 4's, shoulder width apart, let your tummy sag/sway back, and breathe.  Then raise your back like a frightened cat, pulling your belly button in as you keep breathing.  Repeat several times.  \n\nI also find it helpful to sit on an exercise ball instead of an office chair when I'm at the computer.  You'll strengthen your core without even noticing your doing it.  Good luck.  The best way to get proper excercises for your condition is to get them from a physio.
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I have been a dance teacher (ballet, jazz, etc.) for 8 years, and have studied Pilates. Pilates is a wonderful way to strengthen your body, if you are just starting out, a basics class would be best for you. My opinion on straight legged sit ups is if you have a bad back, do not do this exercise. I never do straight legged sit ups, because I personally don't find it beneficial and it does bother my back... if you are looking to increase flexibility, straighten your legs out in front of you, and reach towards your toes, remembering to relax and breathe out (do not bounce or force your head to your knees). If you want to strengthen your core (abdomen) crunches are best, especially on a medicine ball, but ensure you execute the movement correctly with proper breathing. If you ever take an exercise class and there is an exercise that hurts you or makes you feel uncomfortable, do not do it. Ask the instructor for an alternate exercise or a modified exercise that will keep your body injury free.
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Yoga (no lying on stomach postures though)\nWalking\nDancing\nBike Riding\nSwimming
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Crunches.Lay on your back,pull your knees to your chest and try to lift your head a shoulders off the floor.You can also lay on your back with legs extended,feet together an lift then 6inches off the floor and hold,then lower them slowly.Keep doing these and you are sure to see results.