Sitting After Back Surgery

Sleeping in a recliner chair is another great way to make sure your upper body is upright and elevated.
Sitting after back surgery. To prepare you for what to expect during the 2 3 days you will be in the hospital. Once you re home after back surgery sitting comfortably is all about technique. This sleeping position offers the most support and protection to patients healing from spinal surgery. Just 1 week after surgery he was commuting 50 minutes twice a day wearing business suits that restricted his movement and eating large meals.
If you can t get a comfortable night s sleep on your back there may be another option for you. Sitting puts the most stress on your back. And don t forget about your. Continued nerve pain after back surgery is normal even down your sciatic nerve.
During surgery the nerves are pushed around so of course they re reacting. When you go back to work depends on the type of surgery you had. Do not sit on low chairs low stools or reclining chairs. Complete the on line patient survey.
Avoid long car rides if you can while you are healing. Keep your affected leg out in front of you. The general rule is to never sit with your. Sitting after surgery 22 sitting at your desk after surgery 23 6 week follow up appointment 24 exercises at 6 weeks after surgery 25.
For example you may be asked to get up every half hour to stand walk around for 10 minutes. The purpose of this pamphlet is. Recovery after lower back surgery. The american academy of orthopedic surgeons advises that for at least the first 3 months sit only in chairs that have arms.
To guide you in returning to your daily activities after you leave the hospital. Your surgeon may give you suggestions on how long you can sit after surgery before getting up to walk around. It s sleeping on your back. Back and leg pain the chances of surgery resolving your leg pain are very high compared to relieving your back pain.
Do not cross your legs at the knees. While sitting move your ankles up and down to move blood through your legs. His attempt to quickly get his groove back was a. You should place a towel or blanket underneath your knees to slightly bend your hips.
Many patients start about 3 weeks after surgery.