Back Surgery Rehabilitation

Breathing-based and early corrective activities are valuable partly because they are low intensity. Restoring motion in available regions may reduce pressure on the lower back during daily tasks. Chronic back surgery patients often need low-intensity entry points because excessive early intensity can cause flare-ups and setbacks. The goal after surgery is to restore movement options in regions that can still move rather than force motion through surgically altered segments. Breathing and corrective exercise can remain worthwhile after multiple back surgeries. Aerobic exercise is described as important for persistent pain and post-back-surgery rehabilitation.