Lumbar stiffness and heaviness 4 months after lumbar herniated disc fusion surgery may be due to the lack of timely and effective postoperative functional exercises, causing postoperative tissue adhesions.
After 4 months of lumbar disc herniation fusion surgery, the lack of effective and timely lumbar dorsal muscle functional exercise may cause different degrees of lumbar tissue adhesion, resulting in lumbar stiffness and heaviness, and unfavorable movement and other symptoms.
In order to prevent postoperative lumbar tissue adhesion, nerve root adhesion lower limb muscle atrophy, can be properly carried out under the guidance of the doctor lumbar and dorsal muscle functional exercise, straight leg raising exercise, double lower limb pedal bicycle type stirrup exercise, ankle dorsiflexion, dorsiflexion exercise and other exercise methods.
You can also take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory analgesic, can be combined with acupuncture, infrared irradiation, traditional Chinese medicine hot compresses and other physical therapy.
Stiffness and heaviness of the waist after surgery can also be seen in other reasons, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for treatment. In general, most of the postoperative recovery is good. It is recommended to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions, go to the hospital for regular checkups, and carry out functional rehabilitation exercises in a timely manner.