Managing Your Medications
Controlling your pain following back surgery Whether you undergo minimally invasive back surgery or have a more intensive procedure that requires a longer rehabilitation, you can expect to experience some pain. Even the most experienced spine surgeons, like your doctors at the Southeastern Spine Institute, must maneuver around muscle tissue and nerve roots to fix […]
When You Can Start Running Again After Back Surgery
You put your health in the hands of capable, experienced and highly gifted surgeons at the Southeastern Spine Institute. But what happens after your back surgery is just as important for determining your future. Exercise and physical therapy are required during your recovery period. If you start pushing yourself too quickly, though, you could end […]
The 6 Best Summer Events in Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC hops in the summertime! If you’re considering a trip to the Southeastern Spine Institute for a spinal medicine procedure, schedule it during the summer. Sure, it gets hot in Charleston. Sure, it gets crowded. But that’s because there’s so much to experience in the city during these months. Before your procedure or while […]
Proper Lifting and Carrying Techniques
Follow these lifting guidelines to avoid back surgery. Most people have heard the common caveats when it comes to bending, lifting and carrying to avoid back surgery: Use your legs Balance your load before moving Don’t overdo it Rely on hand trucks and other moving tools when available Make sure your path is cleared and […]
Boating After Back Surgery
Back surgery recovery takes time; don’t rush it. Boating and fishing on the water are surprisingly hard on your spine and back muscles. It doesn’t matter how big your boat is — it can ride the waves like a drunken cowboy on a bull. If your legs and your knees don’t absorb the shock of […]
The Best Lunch Places in Charleston
When you come for the expert spinal care at the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) in Charleston, South Carolina, stay for lunch before heading home again. If you’re staying in town for an extensive treatment, head out one day for a memorable mid-day culinary experience. This seaside city is known as a foodie destination, so it’s […]
7 Tips to Prevent Falls after Surgery
Whether you had surgery to repair the damage from a fall or it was necessary to fix long-term degeneration, your back surgery recovery depends largely on your staying upright and avoiding future falls. Preventing falls after surgery is tantamount to a safe and thorough recovery. Your physician and physical therapist will insist that you begin […]
Can You Go Running After Back Surgery?
Walking, exercising and moving are integral components of back surgery recovery. The primary mantra to remember when moving into each new activity is to take it slowly. Ease into each new movement, testing how it feels, how far you can go before you experience pain and how you feel when you stop. Even runners who […]
Recuperating at Home
All the back surgery performed at the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) is same day back surgery. That means you have the procedure as an outpatient — you arrive in the morning, have the operation and return home that evening. Most doctors agree that recuperating in your own home helps you heal quicker, as long as […]
Getting Intimate After Back Surgery
Back surgery is a big deal, so comply with your doctor’s orders during your back surgery recovery. You have to continue on medication for pain, undergo a series of physical rehabilitation sessions and confine yourself to those activities that do not reinjure your back. In other words, you have to take it easy. The same […]