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What stretches/exercises can i do for sore lower back. had surgery pinched nerve. tingling burning in upper left thigh bad tailbone pain. sore standin?

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Physical Therapist: The best exercises are usually those that strengthen your core. That being said, a well trained physical therapist should guide you through the proper exercises safely after spine surgery. Typically the goal is to balance asymmetry in the core muscles and reverse de-conditioning that has occurred since you have been healing from your surgery (thus being less active).

Answered 5/25/2017

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Dr. Jeffrey Roh answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Core strengthening: Core exercises for your abdominal, oblique, and back muscles can help strengthen and support the soft tissue envelope around your spine. Although this doesn't necessarily change the condition of a pinched nerve, maintaining a neutral position can help minimize the risk of further injury to your nerve. Once the nerve pain resolves, yoga, pilates, and general conditioning/stretching can also help.

Answered 4/6/2015

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