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Is it possible to walk too much after a l4-s1 tlif fusion? i try to push myself to walk 1hr - 1.5hrs a day. fusion was 11 weeks ago.
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Ok to walk. : But if pain gets worse stop. Some pain is expected. But if worsens stop and rest. You can do too much. Listen to your body
Answered 5/13/2014
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