Patients can do a number of things to help ease their transition home following back surgery. Learn about tips to minimize pain and maximize convenience.
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Back Surgery.
Preparation Before Back Surgery
Especially following spine fusion surgery and other more extensive types of back surgery, it will help to make changes in the home prior to the back surgery.
Post-surgical constipation aggravates pain and discomfort. OTC medications and lifestyle adjustments greatly reduce this avoidable complication.
After lumbar laminectomy, gradual recovery involves pain management, mobility improvement, and physical therapy for spinal stenosis relief.
Scar tissue is a common occurrence after back surgery and is not always a cause of pain. In fact, scar tissue is part of the normal healing process after surgery.
Beyond 3 months post-surgery, scoliosis recovery centers on maintaining spinal health, strength, and regular check-ups.
After discharge, 2-3 months focus on pain management, physical therapy, and resuming daily activities in scoliosis surgery recovery.
After scoliosis surgery discharge (first 14 days), focus on pain management, incision care, and gradual mobility improvement.
In the hospital (4-7 days post-surgery), manage pain, monitor incision, and begin guided mobility exercises for scoliosis recovery.
Plan post-scoliosis surgery care at home for a smooth recovery with pain management support.
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