Hey everyone, I was just wondering if there are any dancers on this site (or gymnasts or athletes, etc.) who have had spinal fusion surgery. I'm just a bit frustrated right now and need some feedback on something.
So, I'll be six months post op in a few days, and even though I generally feel well, I still get a decent amount of pain in my back at times. Especially after I do a lot of activity. As far as my dancing goes, my surgeon cleared me to go back to dance as long as I don't do anything too crazy. Now, I take jazz, ballet, and pointe (though my teacher doesn't want me going back to pointe immediately because I've been out of dance for so long). I actually started classes this past week. I love dance and I'm thrilled to be back, but my back gets incredibly sore afterwards. Even during class (particularly jazz, which is pretty fast paced and involves a lot of quick movements, unlike ballet where you generally keep a straight back). I just feel like I don't have the stamina to do everything that I used to be able to and I was wondering when I'll truly feel back to normal. It's frustrating. Especially my extremely poor flexibility. Not even being able to touch your toes in an advanced dance class is pretty embarrassing. I know I should give it time, and I know that the recovery process is long, but if there are any dancers on here, how long was it until you all could dance without being in pain? Or is it always going to feel like this?
Anyway, thanks so much! =]
So, I'll be six months post op in a few days, and even though I generally feel well, I still get a decent amount of pain in my back at times. Especially after I do a lot of activity. As far as my dancing goes, my surgeon cleared me to go back to dance as long as I don't do anything too crazy. Now, I take jazz, ballet, and pointe (though my teacher doesn't want me going back to pointe immediately because I've been out of dance for so long). I actually started classes this past week. I love dance and I'm thrilled to be back, but my back gets incredibly sore afterwards. Even during class (particularly jazz, which is pretty fast paced and involves a lot of quick movements, unlike ballet where you generally keep a straight back). I just feel like I don't have the stamina to do everything that I used to be able to and I was wondering when I'll truly feel back to normal. It's frustrating. Especially my extremely poor flexibility. Not even being able to touch your toes in an advanced dance class is pretty embarrassing. I know I should give it time, and I know that the recovery process is long, but if there are any dancers on here, how long was it until you all could dance without being in pain? Or is it always going to feel like this?
Anyway, thanks so much! =]
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