When following lumbar spine surgery, patients may have a number of questions. Below we list some common questions and answers, and offer a few suggestions for recovery. Studies have shown that the faster a patient returns to normal activities, the better the outcome of the surgery. I. Will I have pain after surgery? There may be some pain after surgery. Patients can take some pain medication when needed. Returning to normal activities and exercising your low back muscles will help your recovery and will reduce pain. When should I start exercising? You should start exercising as soon as possible after surgery, usually after you regain consciousness. Here are some simple movements that patients can exercise against 3 times a day for 5 minutes each time. 1.Alternate knee lift to the chest 1.Lie flat on your back with both knees bent and the soles of your feet on the ground; 2.Lift one leg and cross your hands behind your knees so that your knees are as close to your chest as possible. 2, alternate friction knee 1, lying down, both knees bent, the soles of the feet on the ground; 2, keep the upper body straight, bilateral knees slowly rotate friction. 3.Sitting position with the pelvis kept tilted Sit on a stool to maintain an upright posture at the waist. Then the back muscles of the lumbar back exert appropriate force to maintain a good arc of the waist. Maintain about 1-2 minutes. 4, exercise pelvic stability when standing First, maintain a standing neutral position with relaxed back muscles so that the shoulders, pelvis and feet are in a straight line. Stabilize the pelvis, do not swing back and forth, and do not lean back against something. Then, tighten the lower abdominal muscles and keep both upper limbs forward at scapular height. Finally, slowly lower both upper limbs back to the sides of the body, and then forward to shoulder blade height, repeat ten times. Keep the back stable, do not make the trunk and pelvis shake. 5.Bend left and right standing position. Bend the waist to the left and right alternately. Third, how often to do exercise? Each exercise method above patients should try to stick to more than 5 minutes, 3 times a day. It should be remembered that the standard exercise is more important than the number of times. When can I resume normal activities? Functional exercises should be performed as early as possible after surgery. When the patient goes home, it is also important to continue to adhere to the concentrated exercises mentioned above, gradually increasing the intensity of the exercise and getting used to it. There may be some discomfort at the beginning, but the situation will gradually improve with persistent exercise. For 4-6 weeks after surgery, patients should avoid bearing heavy weights of 10 kg or more. V. When can I participate in sports? Contact sports like soccer and rugby should be avoided as other athletes may hit the patient. Generally, sports can be played after 10 weeks of surgery. However, it is best to do exercises such as walking, biking, and light workouts before engaging in contact sports. Jogging is allowed and the time and distance of running can be gradually increased. VI. When can I participate in work? Early participation in work after surgery can help patients recover. Usually it takes 6 weeks before and after the surgery not to participate in work. If the patient’s job is sitting, he or she can return to work after 4 weeks of surgery. If the patient’s job is standing or manual labor, the patient can return to work after about 8-12 weeks of surgery. In short, patients should not be rushed and should work gradually to increase the intensity of their work to meet the work requirements. VII. How long can I do it? It is recommended that you should not sit for too long in the early postoperative period. Sitting for a while and walking for a while can change the posture and make it less uncomfortable. When can I drive? When the patient feels no discomfort and is confident that he or she can drive and can cope with the complications of driving. It is recommended not to drive for a period of time after surgery because the anesthetic effect may make the patient less responsive when driving. If the patient has significant leg weakness or persistent numbness in the legs and feet, it is recommended to drive after a period of time. 9. Important information 1. Starting functional exercises as early as possible after surgery will effectively reduce the patient’s pain; 2. Returning to work as early as possible is generally beneficial to the patient, helping the patient’s recovery and bringing about better clinical outcomes.