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Walking Too Much After Microdiscectomy

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Physical activity and exercise three years after my microdiscectomy. I run twice a week I make various attempts to strength train a few times a week and I go for long walks and hikes. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Treatment Options Caring Medical Florida Starting a walking program after back surgery sounds easy. Walking too much after microdiscectomy . My post microdiscectomy exercise routine hasnt changed so much from what I wrote for last year check out my year two post for microdiscectomy recovery exercises. Remember use your common sense and listen to your body. Can start in 2 weeks 2. The nerve root when decompressed can swell. Stressing the importance of walking. The best thing about walking after back surgery is that it is an upright exerciseyour spine will naturally be in a good position while you walk. Luckily many precautions are routinely taken to ensure that patients dont form clots. They recommend that I walk on uneven ground within reason in order to