Walk to a Speedy Recovery After Surgery
Recovery from back surgery progresses differently for everyone. And yet, you share many aspects of back surgery recovery with others: Your body needs time for damaged tissue to heal. In time, you will return to normal activities. Time for recovery is a necessary part of rebuilding your strength. A positive attitude toward your recovery will […]
Lean on Me: Can a Cane Help or Hinder Your Recovery?
The spine specialists at the Southeastern Spine Institute always try non-invasive treatment before considering surgery, but sometimes surgery is the best (or only) option. Once you and your spine doctor have agreed on surgery to relieve your back pain, you should discuss what to expect during your back surgery rehab even before you enter the […]
Rehabbing from Back Surgery: What to Expect
Back in the day, as few as even 10 years ago, back surgery meant at least six weeks of bed rest and another six to eight weeks of painful, rehabilitative exercise. Back surgery rehab was a long-drawn-out process that you had to prepare for well in advance. Thanks to advancements in minimally invasive techniques that […]
Healing from Back Surgery as You Age
Expect to take a little longer to recover after back surgery. When you receive a diagnosis, you may wonder first if you need surgery to correct the problem that’s causing your back pain. Be assured that the spine doctors at the Southeastern Spine Institute resort to surgery as a last resort. There are conditions, however, […]
Back Surgery Rehab Makes All the Difference
Getting you back to your normal life as quickly as possible In the world of spinal medicine, surgery often is the last resort. But when you’ve run out of other options, the spine specialists at the Southeastern Spine Institute usually can perform surgery with a minimal incision. Then it’s up to you to complete your […]