physical therapy

Spinal Fusion Rehabilitation Protocol: A Complete Guide

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Formal outpatient physical therapy typically begins around 12 weeks after spinal fusion, while gentle mobilization and education start immediately after surgery. During the early phase, walking, breathing exercises, ankle pumps, and fully supported neutral-spine movements protect recovery without placing unnecessary stress on the fusion. Leaving the hospital can feel strangely anticlimactic. A patient may have … Read more

Spinal Stenosis Treatment Without Surgery: Your Care Plan

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A grocery trip that once took ten minutes now requires several stops. The legs feel heavy, numb, or painfully tight after standing, yet sitting down or leaning over a shopping cart brings relief. That pattern is common in lumbar spinal stenosis, and it changes the treatment question. The most useful measure isn't only how much … Read more