Microdiscectomy recovery

During weeks 6 to 12 post-lumbar microdiscectomy, increase activity and manage pain for a faster recovery.

I had severe, chronic pain due to sciatica for years. I describe what caused it, my symptoms, and what I did to try to heal my L5S1 herniated disc. This is my sciatica experience and the steps I took before getting an L5S1 microdiscectomy.

This is my microdiscectomy recovery update three years out! All about my pain levels, my exercise routine, and other treatments I have tried to have a pain free life.

Rockland Lake Originally uploaded by ricksannicandro 6 months after Micro-discectomy for herniation between L-4/L-5 I’ve finally had a chance to run 3 miles around Rockland Lake this past Sat…

“Step on a crack and you’ll break your back.” Although this phrase is very cliche, one could mistake it as true because it does not take a lot to injure one’s back. Injuries to the back can occur in 3 main ways: Your spine supports your entire skeletal system, and the nerves coming from your […]

Learn recovery duration, factors affecting it, and ways to ease post-surgery healing.

Healing after discectomy.. proprioception??

Post-lumbar fusion, rehab, and exercise are vital. A structured therapy program supports recovery and long-term pain relief.

Perform back strengthening exercises post-microdiscectomy surgery to help improve back strength and function.

Back Surgery - L4, L5 Lumbar Laminectomy, L4-5 Discectomy (Diskectomy) and Spinal Fusion with Pedicle Screws and Rods.