Ok, so my husband had back surgery in january of 2006. He is 24, and had the surgery because he had herniated discs in his lower back due to jumping out of airplanes(inthearmy). Since then, it seems like its just gotten worse. Hes walking ith a cane, still has horrible back pain, and the physical therapy either wont work or its too much for him. I dont know if its just him being lazy, and using it as an excuse for sitting around(which he does, all the time) or if it is really bad as he says it is. whats a normal time line for a fusion surgery, how long does it take to recover and has anyone one else had this experience? I want him to feel good again..physically and about himself. Im worried that soon he'll let this completely take over his life. When i ask about trying phys. Ther. again he gets mad and says you dont know what its like. but i just want him to be better. anyone have any advice?
2007-03-28 07:28:04 · 4 answers · asked by rednecksurfer_roxy 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
MUCH of the recovery happens by the third month...meaning they usually have their energy level back, are sleeping better and usually walking without any assistive device. Yet, full recovery can really take up to a year.
Fusion is a very traumatic surgery and depression is also common with this type of surgery. One thing is for sure, is that if he does not feel right emotionally, he will not feel right physically...this is due to the regulation of neurotransmitters that affect both pain and mood.
Physical therapy after fusion surgery can be tough and frustrating. Probably one of the most comfortable ways to regain strength and stability is aquatic based therapy.
If he is "sitting around," first this should be discouraged because sitting actually is harder on the disc than walking and standing...secondly this may be another sign of depression.
One cannot treat different parts of the body without looking at the person as a whole...keep this in mind...he may need more than just physical help.
2007-03-28 11:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by mistify 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 19:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by albano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know this won't make sense but if he moves around more it will help him to feel better and if he is overwight or has a belly then loosing weight may help too, if you carry 10 lbs on the from it puts 70lbs of pressure on the back
2007-03-28 07:41:04 · answer #3 · answered by Krystal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the base of my spine was fused in a road accident. it can be very painfull but with the help of painkillers i get by ok and lead a fairy active life. perhaps your husband is also suffering from depression. which will make him moody.
2007-04-01 05:35:00 · answer #4 · answered by fushia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋