Excercise after lower lumbar discectomy

SErickson2018
SErickson2018 Posts: 24 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello,
So I’m 1 1/2 weeks post op from a lower lumbar micro discectomy. I’m not here looking for medical advice and I know I need to check with Physical Therapy.

I am just wondering core excercises that worked for others? When it’s time to get back to excercise of course. Right now I’m stricted to walking. Just curious if certain things worked well for others that still help core strength and weightloss?

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  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    There are a lot of exercises you will be able to do that will help with “core strengthening” and back stability. They may not be what you think.

    Things like push ups (full plank with modified incline), step ups, bird dogs, modified single leg Romanian deadlifts, hip abduction (crab walks), are examples of what I am referring to.

    Obviously you will be going to PT for the basics, but these can help when you are on your own.
  • SErickson2018
    SErickson2018 Posts: 24 Member
    Thank you! 😊

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