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I am two years post op two level lumbar fusion. are kettlebell swings a safe exercise for me? i would be using a 20 lb bell or less of recommended.
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Guarded: Certainly at this point you are healed from the surgery. I am sure you have been seen by your surgeon atleast at the 1 year visit. You can ask them. Also you should ask your primary med doc just to make sure you are in good enough medical shape (back aside) for that type of exercise.
Answered 3/21/2018
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