How do I plan an exercise program when I have had back surgery?

Spine or back surgery is very taxing. It can take a toll on your health, so if you are trying to lose weight or maintain an exercise regimen, there are some things to keep in mind. Spine Health.com explains “Spine surgery is a major undertaking, and rehabilitation is an important part of helping patients get the most possible benefit from their surgery. Essentially, rehabilitation (physical therapy, exercise) can help patients recover from spine surgery as quickly and completely as possible.”

So, you need to have physical therapy to help you maintain the effectiveness of the surgery. “A physical therapist is trained to help manage pain following back surgery. Controlling pain is an important first step in allowing patients to regain their strength, as it is very difficult to complete a rehabilitation program if one is in a great deal of pain.”
Spine Health.com explains that exercising is important in general, but most specifically after a surgery on your back, “Exercise is vital to getting better after spine surgery. It is the key to eliminating fatigue, getting patients back to activity safely, and avoiding re-injury. Ultimately, exercise is critical both in helping the body heal from the original injury and in preventing (or minimizing) future episodes of back pain.”

Instead, you can rely on your physical therapist to help devise a plan for you. “A physical therapist develops an individually tailored exercise program based on knowledge of the exact type of spine surgery, and the forces that are most beneficial for the patient’s spine under different conditions. Patients will typically learn the exercises with the physical therapist and then do them on their own at home.”

And if you are thinking you are stuck with a few exercises because of your injury, think again. Spine Health.com reminds you, “There are many choices of exercise available for patients. If a therapist and patient work together, they can find alternatives that will greatly benefit the patient’s physical condition and capability for resuming activities to almost any level.”

Besides, you can ask your physical therapist if you can do low impact exercises like yoga or pilates. Walking is also another good low impact exercises that can help you stay in shape. But, remember, you will have to consult the physical therapist and your doctor. “Many patients ask the same types of questions about back surgery, so the therapist will usually have enough knowledge to be able to answer most questions right away. Often, if the therapist doesn’t know the answer to a question, he or she can speak with a spine surgeon to get the answer. Most therapists will encourage patients to ask as many questions as possible.”


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