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What t type of exercise, mainly yoga is safe to do after spinal fusion from t4 to t12? i have pain or discomfort almost every day.
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Exercise: Please have a discussion with your physician about referral to physical therapist for proper exercise instructions.
Answered 6/17/2017
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Yoga & Qigong: Please get cleared by your doc and then see a certified yoga teacher. My preference is actually a Chinese practice called qigong which has less impact on the spine and data to support its usefulness. See www.nqa.org for teachers. Peace and good health.
Answered 6/24/2017
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