recovery time? the decompression was severe. I have M.S which may be slowing things down.In the morning it is a very slow start. At night i seem to be able to walk a little without any aids.My neurosurgeon said it can take up to 16 months. Can i do anything to speed up the ability to walk. Currently i try to do aqua exercises. Can i do anything to make my back stronger it feels very weak at present. I was operated end June 2007. I take 5mg baclofen for spasms and voltaren for inflammation when needed. Any thing else to speed up the recovery? Petra 56 years old
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Petra,
Arm and neck exercises can indirectly strengthen the back and legs. I am assuming you are wheelchair bound most of the time. You can perform arm exercises in the sitting position using dumbbells, milk jugs filled with varying amounts of water, or small cans that you can hold in your hands easily. You can exercise your neck with the help of your eyes. Use your peripheral vision to look beyond the point where you want your head to turn towards. This would give you maximum stretch of your neck and upper back muscles.
Arm and neck exercises can indirectly strengthen the back and legs. I am assuming you are wheelchair bound most of the time. You can perform arm exercises in the sitting position using dumbbells, milk jugs filled with varying amounts of water, or small cans that you can hold in your hands easily. You can exercise your neck with the help of your eyes. Use your peripheral vision to look beyond the point where you want your head to turn towards. This would give you maximum stretch of your neck and upper back muscles.
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I need info on the success of decompression surgery in a case of severe spinal stenosis L3-L4.
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