Dr Adriaan Liebenberg My Spine Explained | Page 68

Walking and exercise:
If your back is extremely painful, try to avoid going up and down stairs.
Walking and swimming are strongly recommended. Walk as much as possi-
ble, without exhausting yourself. Do not engage in competitive sports for the
first three to six months. Ask your doctor when you are allowed to start with
your specific sport. You are not allowed to do sit-ups ever again. Do your
exercises daily as prescribed by your physiotherapist.
Around the house:
Daily activities need to be done correctly for the rest of your life. All equip-
ment should have long handles so that you do not have to bend down too
much.
Vacuuming: The vacuum cleaner should be pushed with short sweeps rather
than long lunges to avoid excessive strain on your back.
Figure 11.8
All equipment should have long handles so that you do not have to bend down
too much. The vacuum cleaner should be pushed with short sweeps rather
than long lunges to avoid excessive strain on your back..