Rehabilitation after open surgery for lumbar disc herniation

Lumbar disc herniation is a common and frequent disease, about 20% of patients need different ways of open surgical treatment, and many of them have different degrees of such and such discomfort left for a long time after the operation, which is on the one hand related to the choice of surgical methods, and on the other hand related to the patient’s postoperative rehabilitation exercises. Surgery removes the protruding nucleus pulposus tissue and eliminates the cause of the disease, but it is only one part of the treatment. Post-operative rehabilitation is a relatively long process, so it is important to first adjust your mindset before surgery. 1, first of all, there will be oozing from the surgical site after surgery, so straight leg elevation to make the nerve root slide to avoid adhesion should be continued until 2 weeks after surgery. 2. Much of the postoperative discomfort is related to poor re-establishment of muscle balance. Within 2 weeks after surgery, you can do muscle isometric tension exercise and avoid stretching and weight bearing to facilitate repair. 3.After removing the stitches, you can gradually start to do five-point arch bridge or one-point fish leap, after restoring the elasticity and strength of the low back muscles. 4.Generally in 4 weeks after surgery, start to get out of bed and gradually resume coordinated exercise. 5, during the period adhere to the low back muscle exercise, 2 months – half a year, swimming is the best way.