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Rehabilitation and recovery after surgery is one of the most important steps of making a full recovery and getting back to your healthy and active lifestyle. If you put in the time for therapy and rehabilitation you will find your recovery timeline accelerated and long-term results enjoyed from the procedural solution.

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For a more novel look at planks

Nice introduction to athletic core stabilization workouts

This video is an outstanding explanation of why core exercises are so important (Place next to plank workouts).

These are some advanced but valid concepts. Caution is still required to get into more serious weightlifting.

For Athletes: This workout develops the posterior chain. It's more aggressive than it looks

Runners: may find this helpful as a way to lessen back pain before or after surgery if you are a runner watch this

Foot strike is important for avoiding back and neck pain but this video also gets into the entire kinetic chain and posture.

Runners: may find this helpful as a way to lessen back pain before or after surgery if you are a runner watch this

This video for runner’s emphasizes pelvic position.

More on Improving Foot Strike.

For more serious runners.

Yoga For Back Pain | Strengthen & Stretch Your Way To A New Healthy Back

Yoga For Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back - 10 Minute Yoga Quickie

Back Pain & Sciatica Relief | Daily Yoga Miracle Therapy

Yoga for Neck and Shoulder Relief

Although designed for “Senior Golfers”, there are some tips for anyone who needs to make changes to their swing so as to adapt to their spine’s needs.

There are some interesting concepts introduced here. Some are worth trying but are unorthodox.

This is a very holistic view on cycling and bike positions. It’s For Road Cyclists but also has some ideas for more casual bikers.

This is a top notch video on stretching for cyclists. Dr. Paul performs these routinely.

Some Exercises to prevent Back pain on the bike.

Practical advice for avid cyclists and triathletes.

Basic Introduction to Pilates for people with back pain.

Another nice introduction for people looking to get more active again without much strain.

Learn MoreAbout Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

For acute and sometimes chronic pain primarily in the back or neck it’s very reasonable to seek care from one of our spine physical therapists. For many insurances, referrals are not required. Dr. Paul’s team works closely with the therapists. They often facilitate referrals to Dr. Paul and his spine surgery partners.

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DAY OF SURGERY INFORMATION

Edwards Hospital

Arrival & Directions

Drive to the South parking garage. Free Valet parking is available during business hours. If you self-park, take the elevator from the garage to the first floor to enter the main hospital lobby. Wheelchairs are available if needed. Take the D elevator to the 2nd floor. Proceed to the Surgical and Endoscopy Check-In Desk. Here you and your family will be checked in and escorted to the Pre-op Area to be prepared for surgery. Up to two family members may wait with you until you are taken to surgery. Your family may then wait in the Surgical Waiting room until notified by the surgeon that the surgery has been completed. A receptionist will take down contact information so that your family may be easily reached to speak with Dr. Paul. Complimentary coffee is available for your family while in the Surgical Waiting room. The cafeteria and gift shop are on the ground floor in the North area of the hospital and the coffee shop is in the South area of the hospital for your family’s convenience.

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In the preoperative room you will be prepared for surgery. The team will be checking your vital signs, starting your IV, validating your medications, health history, lab results and any follow up for additional testing needed. At this time, they will obtain your consent for surgery and answer any questions you may still have. Your anesthesiologist will see you and your family prior to your surgery. Dr. Paul, Adam or Kevin will mark your surgical site. You will be escorted to the operating room by cart. Your family can wait in the surgical waiting room. Dr. Paul will call them when surgery is completed. If he can not reach them, he will leave a message with the Patient Liaison. Following surgery you will be taken to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) where you will recover for an hour or more. During this time, pain and nausea control will be established and your vital signs will be monitored frequently.