How to rehab after lumbar disc surgery

Clinical common rehabilitation training such as functional exercise, walking training, low back muscle training and moderate aerobic exercise.
1. Functional exercise: During the postoperative bed rest period, patients can carry out passive or active functional exercise, such as massage, passive or active joint mobility training, muscle strength training, etc. This will help muscle strength, prevent joint stiffness and nerve root adhesions affecting lower limb mobility. It helps muscle strength, prevents joint stiffness and nerve root adhesion that affects the mobility of the lower limbs.
2. Walking training: Usually after 8~10 weeks of bed rest, patients can move around with the help of waist cuffs and braces. The time to get out of bed is related to the patient’s recovery, and it is recommended that the patient follow the doctor’s instructions to move on time to promote the recovery of normal function.
3. Lumbar back muscle training: Enhance the stability of the patient’s spine, according to the patient’s recovery, gradually increase the difficulty and intensity of training. Common examples are hip bridge exercise, flying swallow exercise, flat support and so on.
4. Moderate aerobic exercise: usually three months after surgery, then exercise, such as swimming and other sports. Try to avoid activities that increase the burden on the lumbar spine, such as running or squatting, and pay attention to correcting bad posture and habits.
It is recommended that patients develop individualized training programs under the guidance of professional doctors, and do not blindly train on their own to avoid adverse consequences.