Quick recovery is what every one wishes post back surgery. But there
are various things which need to be taken care of for quick
rehabilitation. Whereas it cannot be denied that the success of the
surgery depends on the skill of the performing surgeon, various
precautions if taken by the patient or his attendants, can improve the
chances of quick healing manifold.
First and foremost is following the doctors diligently and taking
medicine according to the dosage prescribed by him. Many a times it is
noticed that patient change the dosage on their own. This can be harmful
and should be avoided.
Physical exercises can aid greatly in
recovery. But due care should be taken that no wrong exercise is done
and exercise during the recovery period should be done in the presence
of an experienced physiotherapist.
There are few lifestyle
changes that if adopted well, can help enormously in the course of
recovery. Smoking is to be completely avoided as it interferes with the
immune system and slows down the recovery. Excessive drinking is also to
be avoided as it causes choking of the nerves. Alcohol increases the
sedation if consumed with the pain killers or muscle relaxants.
Keeping a check on your sleeping patterns also helps a lot in the
course of recovery. Medicines taken post surgery often disturbs the
normal sleep cycle. People either sleep more than the usual hours or
don’t sleep at all. It may take some time to get back to the regular
routine, so don’t take any stress. Stress can further delay the
recovery.
Avoid sitting for long hours; instead go for small
walks after a certain period of time as suggested by your doctor.
Sitting in the right posture is equally important. Prolonged sitting and
that too in a wrong posture can cause enormous stress on your back.
Post Surgery one should avoid bending forward & lifting of heavy objects.
Maintaining your weight is very important post surgery. Excess weight
results in extra stress on the weight bearing structures like the discs
in the spine. Maintain a healthy weight for healthy back.
Eat
healthy and nutritious food and completely avoid junk food. Healthy food
nourishes the entire body thus, helping in the healing process. Eat
food which is rich in fiber content e.g. Bran and fruits are very
important. Also drinking regular 8 glasses of water is necessary as
adequate intake of fluids is also a must and aids in quick recovery.
Regular walking, stretching, isometric & extension exercises to
strengthen the core muscles can do wonders in speedy recovery of the pt
post lumbar or cervical spine surgery.
