excercises

dillysma
dillysma Posts: 18 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Had spinal fusion surgery in December and got the clearance yesterday that all is good and I can now start doing more than walking. But I'm terrified to do much of anything because of all the problems that I had pre-surgery. Any suggestions on easy exercising?

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  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    That's a pretty common fear. Going through that is actually traumatizing and it can be a blessing and a curse to feel so much apprehension about starting again. It's good because you are conscious and aware of your body, but it's also good and okay to be active.

    Really this is a question for your doctor/physical therapist. I think you'd feel more confident and comfortable getting advice from a professional who knows you, don't you?
  • patsyacs
    patsyacs Posts: 1,322 Member
    chair exercises, stretching, yoga
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    dillysma wrote: »
    Had spinal fusion surgery in December and got the clearance yesterday that all is good and I can now start doing more than walking. But I'm terrified to do much of anything because of all the problems that I had pre-surgery. Any suggestions on easy exercising?

    I'd get a personal trainer who specialises in your sort of injury
  • dillysma
    dillysma Posts: 18 Member
    I've done my physical therapy and have their stretching exercises, and now that the dr has signed off and given me my release I'm on my own completely. He said I have no restrictions at all just to ease into anything i haven't done for awhile.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    What do you eventually want to do? What are your fitness goals?
    What equipment do you have available?
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