My Spine - Lumbar
Ward care
You may sometimes have a bit of discomfort directly after the procedure, but
this will clear up very soon. You will be allowed to move around freely fol-
lowing your procedure.
Discharge
This procedure is usually performed as a day procedure.
Rehabilitation
It is incredibly important to get a lot of rest and exercise following your pro-
cedure. It is frequently useful to supplement your treatment with physiother-
apy and local treatment such as massage therapy and chiropractic treatment.
Follow-up
Routinely you will receive a date for your follow-up appointment with your
specialist. This may vary from anything between two and six weeks, but you
will be seen earlier if there are any complications. It is important to realise
that you will have to protect your back for the rest of your life and apply good
back habits (see the chapter Everyday Life). This procedure is part of conser-
vative management, bear in mind that it may fail and further treatment includ-
ing surgery may be required.
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