Question 1

how should i sleep after back surgery?

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Way you are comfort: Initially for the first day  may be sleeping on your back would help if there would be any bleeding from sugery to happen, however after that sleep any way you feel comfortable.

Question 2

what is microdiscectomy "back surgery"?

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MISS: Micro discectomy surgery is simply the removal of the disc using the microscope to illuminate and magnify the operative site. It may used thru a conventional incision or thru minimally invasive techniques tubes as small as 18 mm. When utilized thru a tubular system or other similar retractor system it is called minimally invadive spinal surgery (miss).

Question 3

could back surgery cause neck problems?

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Unlikely: The nerves in the low back travel downwards, into the legs, not up towards the neck, so from a neurologic standpoint, back surgery would not affect the neck.  However, it would be possible for back surgery to alter your body mechanics and indirectly cause neck problems.

Question 4

is it safe to have back surgery when sick?

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Depends: When spine surgery is elective (not an emergency, such as for paralysis), it is best for a person to be well. If you have a serious infection or medical problem (like angina (chest pain), uncontrolled sugar (diabetes), uncontrolled high blood pressure, recent heart attack, recent heart stent required blood thinners) surgery should wait until those problems are addressed.

Question 5

skydiving ok for people that had back surgery?

Accepted Answer

That isn't a great: Choice due to potential for injury affecting the spine.

Question 6

is cracking your spine after back surgery fine?

Accepted Answer

No! Once healed!: No-you are simply doing the equivalent of "cracking your knuckles"- it feels good or it just becomes a habit.  By "cracking" or mobilizing the small joints of your spine(facet joints) it causes a temporary reflexive relaxation of the surrounding muscles.  This is what an osteopath or chiropractor will attempt to achieve with manipulation.  You are doing your own! you are not causing any arthritis.

Question 7

could i return to gymnastics after back surgery?

Accepted Answer

What surgery: That is definately a question for your surgeon  he/she fixed you up, and only the surgeon knows the right time to wait after surgery.  Having said that there are some surgeries after which you should not return to gymnastics.  Your surgeon can guide you  do not become a couch potato regardless.  Do less impact exrcise often.

Question 8

what is a good exercise routine after back surgery?

Accepted Answer

Walk: Walking is a good choice for most people. If that is not possible for whatever reason, other options are cycling (stationary or outside if you are able), swimming, water aerobics. These exercises are good for general fitness, relief stress, and build up stamina.

Question 9

should i have back surgery if i'm not always in pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On symptoms and procedure proposed i would recommend back surgery for only severe pain or nerve dysfunction weakness numbness ect. Caused by a well defined irrefutable fixable pain generator be cautious in any other setting.

Question 10

i have back surgery for spondylolisthesis, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Clarification: Please explain the type of surgery, and what kind of problems you are experiencing.

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