What physical activity is allowed after laminectomy?

For a faster recovery, you should follow a nutrition plan customized for your needs by a qualified nutritionist to help your body heal more efficiently, eliminate junk foods as much as possible and drink plenty of water, take your medications as prescribed, use special equipment in and around the house to ease the stress on your spine, get social and practical, support from family and friends, devise a general wellness plan before your surgery, make sure to have access to a wide range of entertainment options.

Pain and discomfort are normal following spine surgery, regardless of the type of procedure you have.

Yes, a collar is necessary following ACDF. Your doctor will provide you with all the information you need on this topic.

You will not be able to start driving right after the surgery. Your body needs time to heal.

Before you are discharged, we will make sure you are aware of the warning signs that should take you back to your doctor.

After each surgery, it is normal to have some contraindications regarding your activity. Your doctor will tell you more about what you should and shouldn’t do after this intervention.

There are different factors that could hinder your recovery following spinal fusion. Your doctor will tell you more about them before and after the intervention.

Following discectomy, there are certain activities that should be avoided and others that are recommended. Your doctor will tell you everything you need to know about them before you are discharged.

The postoperative care starts right after the surgery and implies different precautions and exercises.

Before you are discharged, we will make sure you are well aware of all the aftercare instructions you should follow in order to have a fast recovery.

Most patients recover relatively fast after artificial disc replacement. While you are in the hospital, we will provide you with all the necessary instructions that will help you maximize your recovery.