Walk. Moderately. Slow gait. Lose some weight, if that's an issue. Should help for facets as well as inflammation. Eat lots of organic vegetables. Walk some more. Get some sunshine. Vit D will be central to avoid subsidence of implant into vertebrae. Get control of your core. Fire your pelvic muscles, but be moderate in everything. This is not a race. It is a walk. Backs like a good bourdeaux by the way IMO. Do that moderately too.
What doctor did you choose to entrust yourself with?
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea.
Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try.
MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge.
L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc.
DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia.
Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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