Top 7 Bed Exercises after Laminectomy/Discectomy (back surgery)

[@yrleventhal]

I'm doing these now !! blessed that I didn't get a blood clot and that I found Bob and Brad. (just wish I had found Bob and Brad in May). My PT's did not give me exercises post laminectomy and neither did the surgeon. I ended up with a femoral nerve flare-up two months post-surgery, taking prednisone, and am now starting recovery a 2nd time. Following Bob and Brad for my recovery.

[@salmantabatabai]

Thanks so much for the correct exercises. After my first surgery, I was given a set of wrong exercises that made everything worse. Now after the second surgery, they gave me similar exercises as you are showing here and it's helping a lot. A bad physiotherapist can ruin one's life. I and my family lost 2 years in pain and agony,

[@HowardLuken]

All these folks suffering. I had a laminectomy today and couldn't believe the relief I got after years of debilitating pain. I had to stick around the surgery because my ride crapped out and got spanked for trying to get up and to the bathroom by myself I felt so good. Of course then the incision itself started to hurt a bit but I can get up and out of bed without the excruciating pain of the mashed nerves. I don't want to take the oxy they prescribed but really don't feel I need it several times a day as prescribed. Maybe one or two every couple days if I can. Anything is better than the hell I've been in the past several years. Waited until Medicare kicked in.

[@jpeter38s]

Guys please don't stop doing what you're doing. You help so many. Thank you. I just arrived home today from a laminectomy. Was a bit hard to get going after surgery. Day 3 I'm home now and walking with my walker.

[@consuelokirchner5560]

Hi, I had my laminectomy 14 days ago, how long did you have leg, hip and back pain afterwards?

[@philipwoodford6286]

@@consuelokirchner5560 I only day 2, but leg sciatica pain gone back/incision pain surgeons tell me 2-3 weeks as lot too heal/muscle etc good luck on your recover wishing you well.

[@gladischoueifati8209]

Just had a laminectomy 3 days ago. Been icing on and off. Didn’t take Tylenol or meds at all. Ice is your friend. But I was looking for exercises to do. Dr said only to walk.

[@rchauvin037]

Thank you guys! From a over crowded hospital during covid 19. Day 3 recovery tomorrow morning can't sleep so might as well learn. Going home tomorrow miss my 5 year old girl so much. Will show OT your videos tomorrow to help more people. You guys have been filling in the gaps the hospital was to over loaded to get to. Thank you.

[@robinsnest68]

You guys saved me. I didn't learn to hit the "like" button until recently buy I watched you guys non-stop!

[@pismorichy]

Hey Dr. Bob and Brad, at .30 seconds you mention "when your surgeon contacts you"!! His office has now failed TWICE to call me at scheduled times and I am not even at week 4 from my Disection of L4 Yellow Ligament removal due to Hemorrhaging, including the removal of the bones attached to that ligament. So, once again I am relying on you guys as I did 5 years ago when my left hip was replaced, which I worked very hard and successfully getting back into competitive masters swimming shape, hiking up to 15 miles per day.and riding my Fisher mtn. bike. I love you guys so much. Thanks again for all you do to those of us that have crappy medical doctors and in particular their staff.. God Bless..

[@meraki4132]

I just love you guys! You're so refreshing to watch. I am having a lumbar laminectomy soon, so this video is very handy. Thank you!

[@xxdustinadamsxx]

Fantastic information, truly appreciate this. Just had my microdiscectomy yesterday. I did come home yesterday. Had a rough night last night. At any rate, thank you for this. Maybe it'll help stop the muscle pain and spasms. The fact you guys are knowledgeable, personable, and silly make it even better. Thanks again!!

[@MultiKatieBee]

How do you feel now? Did the surgery resolve your pain?

[@frankfigueroa8628]

Do you still feel pain I have a lot muscle pain and nerve

[@xxdustinadamsxx]

I do have muscle pain/tightness, even now (just over a year post-surgery), but I'd do it all over again if I had to. Compared to what the pain was, I could live the rest of my life like this

[@dp8708]

Great exercises...especially the pelvic tilt. I've had a discectomy and laminectomy and stretching properly has really helped my recovery, Thanks!

[@kirstymacfarlane1620]

After my op I was given the pelvic tilt, that was it! I wish I had been a bit better when I was going through this period of my life because I'm sure I would've had a case for medical negligence. 16 years later and the things I'm learning now that should've been done back then are unbelievable!

[@gauravjha8237]

How are you now? I'm just 25, had disc bulge. I went through nucleoplasty only a week ago.

[@media3group]

My instructions 3 weeks post laminectomy is to go to physical therapy at 5-6 weeks. NO EXERCISES NOW except for walking. Contact your surgeon for specific PT timetable instructions.

[@RacheleSantoni-vf1tr]

Thanks for the valuable content, however pelvis tilt is considered a precautions in the protocols for lx laminectomy until week 6-8

[@michaellaschmidt2415]

Thanks for these, 1 week out and tightness in legs is driving me crazy. Going to start these tonight!

[@brianwiggins5752]

Did these exercises work for you ?

[@christian1834]

Get a band and use it to stretch your legs. If you don’t want to buy the band you and do with a towel. I like the band cause of the resistance different between each band

[@johncolmey9261]

day 1, post microdisectomy, fit and four years of Pilates, 64. This is great guys, as are your pre-op video; however as I have commented elsewhere, the video would be so much better and safer with a simple timeline. Say day 1-7.. I will keep looking!

[@CocoumKelsPerson]

I will remember this video way better than any other because you guys are absolute uncle energy.

[@mofrehsarhan5470]

Thank you so much for sharing your valable knowladge and experts understanding , very helpful and easy to follow and to practise at home , I wish you have a friendly print out I have two spinal surgery Cervical fusion and Lower back lamineactomy and I am facing a Cauda Equine syndromes which is disabling condtion , I have serched the internets and you tubes and only today I came across this gifted video , Very much appreciated and after discharge from my rehabe centre I will follow that excellent exercises

[@linamiller3213]

I’m having surgery next week (after months of trying everything else y’all recommended) and will definitely be using these after. Thanks so much, guys!

[@MsSandeepani]

Did surgery help you

[@latetodagame1892]

Yeah, how are you?

[@kimoliver4616]

You two are great LOL I had my laminectomy 16 days ago. These exercises are the same ones that I was told about. But now with your video I get to save it to refer back if I needed. (no pun intended) Simple explanations and entertaining too. Awesome

[@shampton7677]

2008 Lumbar Laminectomy and I have been in pain SINCE I left the operating table. Numerous injections and therapies. No relief. Loved this video and will do this.

[@frankfigueroa8628]

Pain never went away

[@vlsr71]

Did they do it wrong? Or does bone removal cause pain?

[@supadevisundarasamy5211]

Thanks for your exercises... I’m doing good with these after surgery. Can you say the next set of exercises to proceed further

[@sarah-janeclarke794]

Thanks for these. My laminectomy failed and I was worse afterwards than before. After 8 months of rehabilitation at two hospitals I still have so much trouble walking and balancing and my arthritic knees don't help.

[@CyberLionGT]

Good video!! Your video is helping my friend in Trinidad and Tobago recover from back surgery now!!!👍

[@larrym.6152]

Thanks, just what I've been trying to find! I'm starting my exercises today.

[@taniawoodford.taniawightar2036]

How frequently should I do these exercises, please? I’m 3 weeks out of surgery and have a lot of muscle pain in the area around the op site. Thankfully my sciatica has gone! (Touch wood). Thank you so much for your videos! 🙏☺️

[@davidc.hassman362]

I want to thank you both so very very much. My eldest brother told me about you. I can see, and excited about starting, and getting stronger,. Bless you , Thx

[@bedbackandbeyond]

My advice is do these as soon as you feel comfortable enough after surgery. Wish I had seen this video sooner in my experience. My surgeon left me with “no bending/lifting/twisting until you start therapy in 6 weeks. Walk daily.” That was it. So I followed the no blt’s to the letter. But by the time I got to therapy my muscles were weak and misfiring out of order. Which made my recovery longer and more painful. My therapist said “they didn’t mean don’t move your back at all. They would have put you in traction if they meant that.” How was I supposed to know?! Ugh what an experience. Sorry for anyone who is finding themselves here now. It gets better! And make sure you take care of your emotions during this!

[@cheypam]

@The Reverend Mrs. I had the same thing happen to me. It's been over 2 years since my surgery and I still have extreme sciatic pain.

[@sweetpea1509]

Same thing happened to me. Now I'm afraid to lie in bed because it seems I'm just coming out of surgery and I did surgery 2 months now

[@jomorrow1030]

@@cheypam Me too, now I'm having surgery all over again. My Sciatic is still pinched. It never quiet quit hurting after first surgery. Fingers crossed and prayers that this time will work for me.

[@gladischoueifati8209]

Thank you JC for sharing. I’m doing these exercises right now. 4 days Post op.

[@bedbackandbeyond]

@@gladischoueifati8209 good luck on your recovery!

[@philipwoodford6286]

I’m one day post surgery on my bed doing this now up and walking the same day!

[@qsks8366]

How are you doing now ?

[@kahlonoir]

a friend of mine found this vid for me because of this same procedure. thank you

[@rebeccamarriner3430]

im having a discetomy redo 5 yrs after first in l5-S1 im looking forward to doing these excercises again p.s you guys make me smile x x

[@rebeccamarriner3430]

Thank you xx

[@jjdavila87]

How did re-do work out for you ?

[@jpeter38s]

Yikes 5 years only and already a redo?

[@vlsr71]

How did you reinjure it?

[@kaneeshkumar6670]

CAn u post week 3 /week 4 exercies after discetomy back surgery

[@DinaGrimesFL]

Thank you for this!! It helped the pain

[@shaunmclean1710]

you two are awesome! just had this surgery and your videos help so much!

[@randychesmore4818]

Had a laminectomy how soon can you do the exercises you explained.

[@RichardKnocker]

Thanks Bob & Brad for a very informative video. Just up and about after a discectomy last week, all going well, and I am ready for these exercises. Great stuff!

[@mdinayat2149]

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[@mmthewonderdog]

Your videos are very informative just had surgery any recommendations on how to pass the gas after surgery

[@mimioctober1]

Thanks guys for the helpful video. I am 11 days out from my laminectomy and can move around pretty good. I am not completely standing straight and can walk about the length of half a football field. My post op apt is still 3 weeks out. When should I start these exercises?

[@Bepositive42day]

can i do this on a reclining chair?

[@Bepositive42day]

Thank you sooo much.. 18 days post Procedure. : min. invasive Right L5- S1 Hemilaminotomy. Medial facetectomy, foraminotomy, and mircrodiscectomy ...

[@snehalmohan5315]

Hi i had a laminectomy, with decompression, and this exercise helped me recover faster... But i feel the pain again now.. can you guys help? I need the support of the support belt to be comfortable.

[@philthyinc777]

Can you guys make another video of what exercises you can do after three months?

[@abus3814]

Just had a laminectomy & discectomy today, already home. I am in a lot of pain i also had a leak in the spine (I didn't know until I was in the car, and my husband told me they called him and told him) I can only imagine it was fixed. (I hope). The pain is horrible, the surgery was mainly for the left side, I do/did have most of the pain on the left, but the right side still hurt just not as bad as the left. But now post op my right lower back l3-l4 side is where the really bad pain is atm. I really hope this does the job, I've been on workman's comp for over 18 months, have had nothing but the run around, insurance company canceling the 1st surgery appt, so I could go and get another set of worthless shots in my back, 6 shots and no relief. I have been a bed rat 🐀 for almost 2 years, so I'm really really hope this pain is worth it in the end.

[@jeffreylopez1804]

Man I've been exactly in your position being restricted for the last couple months. Set timers and do these exercises religiously, it will make all the difference. Best of luck pal, you got this!

[@vlsr71]

How are you now? What went wrong?

[@izanadeoliveira6291]

I'm so glad I subscribed ,learning a lot from you Bob and Brad. keep up the amazing work!

[@edwardkareem6446]

I just got my lamina remove April 13th 2022 today is day 4 I've been walking since day one on the 22nd I have my post appointment I wonder if they're going to start showing me these exercises my daily routine for right now is sleep get up take my medication walk around for at least half hour go back to sleep and repeat

[@Xt0tallyXr0cknX]

Thank you for posting this! I had a microdiscectomy and have been cleared for PT, but I've been nervous about performing some of these stretches (most of them I remember from previous PT sessions) because my leg is still tender from when I had the sciatic. I was worried that I would reinjure myself doing things like this, but now I feel better about doing them :)

[@speedyhoward7577]

As always, I really appreciate all of your informative videos. I do better with the exercises and stretches while lying down. These are great. Thanks.

[@tm5aw357]

I used to be a very strong guy and ever since I had my laminectomy a decade ago I have never been able to get my strength back. I’m talking I’ve seen old ladies squat and bench more than me and I train regularly. Is this common?

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Exactly what I was looking for...thank you. Not only informative, but entertaining as well!

[@deedarhussain5373]

When we should be start this excerise after laminectomy and distectomy.

[@DD-ng3bj]

One month post surgery, I decided to sleep on the floor and the symptoms that lingered post surgery went away after the first night. Cushion chairs and mattresses are all marketing gimmicks that probably play a factor in back aches

[@letsdothis3332]

Surgery in march 2024 now when i wake up and the second i stand the pain is killing me. What can i do

[@cindytomasko4532]

When can I start these after my back surgery ?

[@mcook6984]

6 weeks is what John Hopkins recommends in their instructions for their laminectomy and discectomy. My neurosurgeon says 8 weeks. Until then walking for 30 minutes a day is recommended and after a month get that to two 30 minute walks in a day. The rest of the time you’re suppose to lie down or comfortably sit (not for long periods) and recover.

[@Napatreez1]

@@mcook6984 same my neurosurgeon said 6 weeks as well.

[@brooklyn.1]

I just got my back surgery today Im glad I read your message because I was going to start doing these exercises today. Smh

[@Napatreez1]

@@brooklyn.1 definitely don't yet! Just walk a bit and more and more as u get and feel better but don't exercise for sure until 6 weeks that's Important

[@techneique]

@@brooklyn.1 how are you feeling? Because I go for mine next week. (Laminectomy with decompression and fusion 😧) I'm very trepidacious because my muscles and body aren't in good shape.

[@josephv5170]

what are the best exercises before my spinal fusion?

[@MiskimVeniceJohnson]

Do I hold my head up like that with my hand or do I hold my head flat on the bed or on a pillow, please??

[@RacheleSantoni-vf1tr]

as tilting..! SLR are fine, but dead bug is not because you don't follow the precaution of NO bending forward.

[@gabrieltimar3028]

What can you suggest if the pain is still there after 8 weeks of post surgery and the leg goes numb when stand and walk?

[@BrendaH420.]

What if I still feel numb on the butt area and the heals of my feet!? Would this help??

[@thetribe6391]

Hi.did it get better? I just had spine surgery and my butt and heals feel numb

[@tammydarr1961]

How long after having surgery should I wait to start these exercises? I am one week out. Thanks!

[@wendyfossett9668]

What do you make out of tingling, numbness, and pain in my left foot (affected leg was left leg sciatica pain down hamstring to foot) POST microdiscetomy. My doctor's keep advising me to give it time. They believe it's nerve regrowth. I'm concerned because symptoms are constant post surgery.

[@deedarhussain5373]

If pain is present at incesian area . And also going to right leg. . can I do this excerise. Yes or not

[@jasonderp5933]

They discovered more neurological tissue in my spine during the surgery, as such I've had a slightly rougher recovery and things pinch occasionally since they had a hard time navigating around it all and things arent sitting right. Good news is I am getting more feeling back in my leg but still extremely limited with how much I can do. Least I am not in as much pain as was, only if something pinches or catches. I miss running but not sure if I will ever do it again, when the nerves pinch the pain makes my legs go out

[@johncausey5344]

I'm on my 2nd day after and I'm really stiff and sore..

[@jpeter38s]

Well of course

[@nathanfisher8560]

This was great!! Thank you much. Wish I had found it earlier.

[@jahr1433]

Excellent video, as always

[@nathalysanchez5764]

How long after surgery can you start these?

[@lecfmg1]

When after T11 T12 laminectomy those exercises should be done--I was told i need to wait 4 to 6 weeks?

[@courtneyhaubner7036]

Great vid guys! You two are fun. Wasn’t boring which I was kinda expecting given the topic. Make more!!!

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you Courtney! :)

[@hdhegde]

God bless you both...🙏 Great video feel it's helping me in just 2 days of doing it

[@shirvy]

Laminectomy last week, and just typed in back exercises for after surgery, first vid, and best, thanks guys 🙏 greatly appreciated keep up the good work

[@shirvy]

physicaltherapyvideo thank you, much appreciated

[@shirvy]

physicaltherapyvideo Hey guys, just doing a follow up, I did all these exercises since my surgery, for 3 months, things are going great, thanks again, but I still have a tightness in the spine and around, do you have any videos or advice on what I can do from here, again, thanks for the great videos and the great work you are doing 🙂

[@Itsmarsyt]

@@shirvy any update? How are you feeling?

[@TinMan603]

Thanks Bob & Brad, very useful exercises

[@jayeetadasiidpsfulbari3607]

Can u plz suggest after 7 years of disc surgery which exercise I can do,

[@truthhurtsalways4u]

will some of these exercises compromise the healing process of the surgical site e.g. reopen the incision ,since its freshly stapled ,glued?

[@PAPERWEIGHTPRODUCTIONS]

Mine reopened not because of this video but i have an idiot surgen that after two weeks told me i had no restrictions to go back to work and im over here bleeding with an open wound so id do some not all what ever is comfortable

[@jpeter38s]

I'd wait a few days until your surgical site is a bit more healed. Don't do these the day after surgery. You should be doing ankle pumps though to help with blood clots while in bed.

[@AMohammadi-j1n]

It's been 6 months since my back surgery, do I still have pain, should I follow these exercises?

[@charmitchell3538]

I just recently had a Laminectomy and these exercises help. My doctor gave me a piece of paper with pictures (of which a few of these were on), but with no explanation (especially the pelvic tilt). I didn't catch how often to do but is doing them right before sleep ok?

[@joserodall7321]

My surgeon did not send me home with any exercises after an endoscopic discectomy (successful appearantly), I'm on week one and I have the first appointment post with my ortopedic surgery next week. How early would you suggest starting with these post surgery?

[@thomasarbec7242]

Are these good to do even if you haven’t had surgery?

[@963ag]

Are these irregardless of wether the laminectomy was at the cervical or lumbar level?

[@1CoriT]

I wish I had found this after my first discectomy. Because I received no training or warning from first doctor except for initial post-op, and was told after 6 weeks to "ease back into life" without restrictions I overdid it and had to have a second surgery. My second doctor was better and I've been following his and these exercises and they've helped a lot. It's now been 5 months and wanted to see if you had any advice going forward as to what I should still NOT do, especially since I had two surgeries in a row. I want to get back into salsa/2-step dancing but that involves a lot of twisting and hip work. Should I continue to wait and if so how long? How will I know when my body is fully healed? (I still have over-sensitive nerves in calf and left foot). Just looking for a general guideline. Thanks.

[@kristinlopez255]

I know I'm late to this post, but I had an emergency laminectomy 3 years ago when my L5-S1 completely herniated from my spine. It took me about 2 years to recover as much as I could naturally, and I still have some issues with back pain and movement, even to this day, so I only do as much activity as I can tolerate, even when doing something simple, like cleaning my home. I would suggest walking/elliptical/exercise bike exercises, etc, but nothing involving twisting your core. I also do not lift above 10-20 pounds, even after all this time, and be very careful bending over when doing daily activities - use your knees and not your back. These where suggestions from my orthopedic surgeon, so hopefully they help you. My dr. has also told me that back surgery is a slippery slope. We patients have to be extremely careful, because once you have surgery, it's more likely that we will have to have surgery again if we're not careful. So far, I've avoided a 2nd surgery, and I'm hoping it stays that way. Good luck to you.

[@yashmeeto3076]

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[@bug168]

Kristen are you still pain free?

[@fatihamedjade2319]

​@@kristinlopez255 hi how are you doing now . I have a question. After sergery was sitting painful for you. And how did you feel numbness in your leg.thank you

[@grahamsmith7407]

Hi Great video guys! How long after the Laminectomy procedure do we start doing these safely? Mine was L3,L4,L5 Keep up the good work!

[@media3group]

I will start physical therapy at 5-6 weeks after surgery - only daily walking until then. My incision still has swelling.

[@mrcool5611]

I just had the surgery 7 weeks ago and I still have the same pain when I asked my surgeon he told me that is normal cuz the nerve been compressed for a long time did anyone have the same problem as me please help

[@anabellmayes893]

It's been 3 weeks since my Surgery, I started physical therapy last week, Im walking and doing my exercises but noticed my right leg its been getting swollen, the physical therapist said its normal after this kind of surgery, the dizziness and headaches still persistent for me, doctor said could be because of the medication but its been over week since im only taking taylenol and Advil, muscle relaxers and opiods make feel sick so I stopped has anyone experienced this ??

[@FLASHWARNINGPRODUCTIONS]

I had my microdisectomy about 6 months ago and I still have pain when I sit for too long and my leg still hurts how can I stretch it out.

[@77chevy4x4]

If your hip flexor destroyed on your left leg. .. any suggestions. Didn’t think I be Limping permanent afterwards

[@pabindulakshitha4669]

I took L5s1 laminactomy. My therapist asked me not to sit for 6weeks (considering my weight 95kg) He taught me how to get in and out of bed. But I need to confirm he is right. Can u help me with this? A video for how to get in and out of bed?? Pleaseee

[@aljenabi3230]

I am very surprised that there is no mention when to start these excercises . My surgery lumbar laminectomy dept said not to start any till a month after surgery so to give enough time for healing and recovery of muscles , starting too early can do more damage

[@christywright5439]

What are the guidelines about sitting post surgery?

[@sarahnolen2187]

How soon after the discectomy do you generally recommend your patients begin these exercises?

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[@GeoffHejde]

Could you give me some good exercises, TLIF and laminectomy with cage on S1L5 through L5L4 I still have a lot of pain from my right SI and hope to have it fused soon. my surgery was March 21 for 7 hours, wow. I feel better but still have a ways to go and would be grateful for any suggestions.

[@ahmadmahmood9356]

How many times a day? I am operated 1.5 years ago

[@albiondanes]

3 months after quintuple laminectomy. i cannot tilt my pelvis without severe pain. all other exercizes you show are simple. my spine surgeon here in omaha is in great demand. havent seen him since october as he is constantly needed in surgery. what do i do? my gp has no idea. no other neurosugeon will see me.

[@ronin_11b94]

Hey! This is the video I asked for a couple of days ago! Great! No need to do a new one docs. I love you so much! Keep up these videos please.

[@jyotiudapudi1664]

I have a question! Can that patient run after that surgery? If it is possible!! then after how many months he can run ?

[@deepaktripathi9346]

Same question?

[@loopylou]

Hi there. I was wondering is it safe to start doing these one week post op???? Many thanks

[@Coreoflightprotector]

hey man, i know its been two months, but 3 weeks is probably healthy

[@pamjames2161]

Excellent! Thanks guys!

[@djtlotoka]

Thanks fellas. God bless.

[@christywright5439]

Thanks for heads up. Having laminectomy two levels Monday. These look so easy. Guess they aren't so easy after surgery?

[@christywright5439]

***** Thank you. It's done and I am back following your exercises.

[@DavidStrausser]

So I had two surgeries. First one failed and re-herniated and pinched the same dang nerves near immediately. Went to top orthopedic surgeon in Philly. Second surgery fixed it, but without wearing this "championship belt" back brace, mobility is limited, still pain and I feel there's a void in my spine. I don't feel any of these symptoms while wearing the backbrace. How long post surgery until I can start doing some of these exercises? I'd have to do with the belt on or the pain would be too much. I'm about 6 weeks out from the 2nd surgery (10/22/21 & 12/22/21).

[@SharkBiteBiz]

@@briancrink Yes! Sorry on my other account right now, but yes. The level of pain I had, even with 5 pain pills a day + valium + gabipentin + the surgery - still major pain and lack of mobility. It wasn't right. It was a gut feeling and he sent me for a second MRI that day (this doctor moves quick) and I was getting the 2nd operation 1 week later. Results between the two surgeries were night and day.

[@SharkBiteBiz]

@@briancrink thank you. Today is now 1st day without backbrace in nearly 4 months. My back so sooooo tired right now. My right side is still herniated, but no pinched nerves, so Im told to tolerate it until something gets pinched and then I will have to do the fusion. I would say get an MRI for confirmation. The gabipentin I don't have an opinion on as I was on a massive load of steroids also. With steroids I felt much better. 2 days after I stopped pain returned with a vengeance. The gabipentin made me gain 40 pounds. Right now, I have pain in my hips yet but not into the leg. Current plan is to start PT in up to 4 weeks from now and get an injection for the remaining pain in the meantime. They say 8 months til I am back to par. Get a 2nd opinion and find some doc that will send you for an MRI to confirm/reconfirm. My doc ended up re-doing the surgery for free. He charged the insurance company but it was fully discounted by them and I owed nothing. That could be partly why he is pushing back. A "re-do" with your insurance means he does it for free. It could also be phantom pain as in the nerve just hasn't decompressed yet. Could also be nerve damage in which you can get tests for that also. Could be a combo, but a new MRI would be the first step. I know I gave you a ton of possibilities and could of's, but seriously demand an MRI. Considering your surgery and your condition insurance should easily approve that. Best of luck bud. [e-mail] if you want to chat offline.

[@anjuvarghese7459]

how I reduce my weight , I had undergone spinal implantation, now also I have pain

[@michellemoulsdalekillin7518]

Thanks guys this is a great video

[@glennmiller394]

I looked at your videos to see if I could find the answer to this question: How should you sleep after Laminectomy/Discectomy? I've had the surgery (L3, L4, L5 rt) twice in a 90 day period. I have no idea what went wrong after the first one, but a week later I was in twice the pain than before. I had the second one 21 days ago and the results seem promising. I've been sleeping on my back, which is not my normal position. The last couple of mornings, I've woken up on my side and I'm worried I'm going to damage my back again. I don't see my surgeon for two more weeks and expect a PT script at that appointment. Any advice?

[@jpeter38s]

You should put pillows on the side of you so you don't roll over while you sleep

[@johncausey5344]

How long after surgery should these type of exercises be performed?

[@jpeter38s]

I think after a few days .