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Sitting after back surgery.
Keep your affected leg out in front of you.
Sitting after surgery 22 sitting at your desk after surgery 23 6 week follow up appointment 24 exercises at 6 weeks after surgery 25.
While sitting move your ankles up and down to move blood through your legs.
The general rule is to never sit with your.
To prepare you for what to expect during the 2 3 days you will be in the hospital.
Sitting puts the most stress on your back.
To give you the information you need to keep your back healthy and prevent re injury.
This sleeping position offers the most support and protection to patients healing from spinal surgery.
Many patients start about 3 weeks after surgery.
Recovery after lower back surgery.
For example you may be asked to get up every half hour to stand walk around for 10 minutes.
The best way to sleep after undergoing a lumbar thoracic or cervical spine surgery is on your back.
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.
Back and leg pain the chances of surgery resolving your leg pain are very high compared to relieving your back pain.
If after surgery you re wondering what the best sleeping position is for recovery we ll tell you.
Your surgeon may give you suggestions on how long you can sit after surgery before getting up to walk around.
Once you re home after back surgery sitting comfortably is all about technique.
To guide you in returning to your daily activities after you leave the hospital.
You should place a towel or blanket underneath your knees to slightly bend your hips.
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Do not cross your legs at the knees.
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Complete the on line patient survey.
Avoid long car rides if you can while you are healing.
Continued nerve pain after back surgery is normal even down your sciatic nerve.
If you can t get a comfortable night s sleep on your back there may be another option for you.
The american academy of orthopedic surgeons advises that for at least the first 3 months sit only in chairs that have arms.
Sleeping in a recliner chair is another great way to make sure your upper body is upright and elevated.