Hi all,
I'm 20 weeks post-op today and I'm already getting really anxious about getting out of my brace. I was hoping to be out of it back in December, but my Dr. wanted me to continue with it for an additional 3 months. Well, the time is just around the corner and I have some questions.
1. Are there any muscle building exercises I can do to help strengthen my back/abs prior to removing the brace?
2. Did anybody go back to their prescription meds after brace removal?
3. Did anyone have to cut back on work shift hours initially after removing the brace?
4. What kinds of soreness/stiffness should I expect?
Currently, I'm back to work fulltime. I sit all day long with the occasional run to the ladies room or the snack machine. I'm riding the bus into work which is about 50 minute commute each way.
I'm fused from T4 to L4. Any info you could give me would be great! Thanks everyone!
Nickie
I'm 20 weeks post-op today and I'm already getting really anxious about getting out of my brace. I was hoping to be out of it back in December, but my Dr. wanted me to continue with it for an additional 3 months. Well, the time is just around the corner and I have some questions.
1. Are there any muscle building exercises I can do to help strengthen my back/abs prior to removing the brace?
2. Did anybody go back to their prescription meds after brace removal?
3. Did anyone have to cut back on work shift hours initially after removing the brace?
4. What kinds of soreness/stiffness should I expect?
Currently, I'm back to work fulltime. I sit all day long with the occasional run to the ladies room or the snack machine. I'm riding the bus into work which is about 50 minute commute each way.
I'm fused from T4 to L4. Any info you could give me would be great! Thanks everyone!
Nickie
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