Spine Surgery Recovery: Dos and Don’ts for the First 6 Weeks
Table of Contents Understanding the Healing Timeline During the First Six Weeks Movement Restrictions That Protect the Surgical Site Safe Walking and Daily Mobility Progression Lifting, Bending, and Twisting: Activity Limitations Explained Sitting, Standing, and Sleeping Positions During Early Recovery Incision Care and Early Postoperative Infection Prevention Pain Management Strategies and Medication Safety Nutrition, Hydration, and Bowel Care After Spine Surgery Warning Signs That Require Prompt Medical Review Preparing for Physical Therapy and Gradual Functional Recovery Returning to Work, Driving, and Routine Activities Safely Frequently Asked Questions Understanding the Healing Timeline During the First Six Weeks The first six weeks after spine surgery are commonly divided into an inflammatory phase, an early repair phase, and a period of gradual tis...
