Postural Requirements For the first few weeks after surgery, avoid bending and lifting whenever possible. Seek help whenever possible. When bending forward – stand with feet shoulder width apart and tuck in; bend knees and hips and pucker buttocks but do not bend at the waist; stand with hands on knees and hips and may use aids to help. When squatting – keep one leg forward to keep your spine balanced; bend your knee until the knee of your back leg touches the floor; hold onto some object for balance; press your knee to bring yourself to your feet. If you have to carry – stand with feet shoulder width apart, as close to the object as possible, one foot slightly forward, and tuck your stomach. If necessary, bend your knees and hips to keep your spine straight. Grasp the object with both hands, close to the body. Rely on the power of the hip and lower limb muscles to make yourself stand up, rather than relying on the back to exert force. Exercise method ① Lower limb stretching: lie on your back, bend your knees and tighten your abdomen; straighten one side of the lower limb, put a towel behind it and pull it with both hands. Slowly pull the towel to make the thigh straight, keep the knee straight, count to 10, and then change the other leg. Each day, raise your leg a little more. Do not do this exercise if you feel a pull or pain in your back or legs. ②Collected Leg Exercise: Good for strengthening the muscles in the front of the thighs. Keep your feet slightly apart at shoulder width. Keep your body balanced and grab the back of a chair with your right hand or fix it to the wall. Grab the left ankle with your left hand and pull the left heel toward the left hip. Do not bend over or favor one side of the body. Count to 20 and then practice on the other side of the lower extremity. Daily life guide ① Shop: buy a small amount of items at a time, do not buy too much at a time; both hands to lift an equal amount of weight. ② Put shopping bags on the car parking space rather than on the floor or in the trunk. ③ Carrying small children – do not carry small children until after you have recovered from spinal surgery. Diaper changes should be done on a liftable countertop or adjusted to waist height. Keep items used within reach, such as toys, and do not pick them up from the floor. If you have to pick up a small child from a stroller, lower the rail next to the bed. Stay close to yourself when carrying a child.