STRETCHING FOR A LIFETIME
The benefits of intensive or guided stretching after spinal fusion, back surgery or chronic low back pain.
Supine Lumbar Flexion is the right choice after your low back surgery. You should start with gentle back flexion daily exercises from your doctor or physical therapist. Start as soon as you feel well enough to move and after the healing process has occurred. Back flexion exercises can help safely stretch your low back muscles. They can also be used to gently stretch the scar tissue in your low back from the surgical
If you suffer from chronic low back pain or have had back surgery, start by walking (the lowest impact for weight) with ntensive, but guided stretching. This helps to improve blood ow throughout your body, will bring in oxygen and nutrients o your spinal muscles and tissues as they heal after surgery,
Walking with guided daily stretching or (bi-weekly intensive stretching) also helps to improve your cardiovascular health, keeping your heart and lungs
Walking is a great low-impact exercise because it avoids unwanted motion to the spine and actually aides in bone fusion (growth). So yes, you can still be a very active person after spinal fusion surgery! You should know, though, that your spine may feel stiffer after your surgery and even after your fusion heals. 5 of the most important benefits of stretching: Reduced muscle tension, Increased range of movement in the joints, enhanced muscular coordination, improves your posture, reduce stress and body aches.
Stretching is the deliberate lengthening of muscles in order to increase muscle flexibility and joint range of motion. Stretching activities are an important part of any exercise or rehabilitation program. They help warm the body up prior to activity, thus decreasing the risk of injury as well as muscle soreness. For immediate help and assistance in guided or intensive stretching, contact Diana Mountanos at the above number or visit: dianamountanos.com