Recovery Resources

How people experience back and back-related leg pain varies—not only from person to person, but sometimes from episode to episode. Although repeat episodes tend to be similar, they can be quite different and in that case, your treatment may be very different as well. But even... Read More →

One of the most frustrating things about back pain is how much it interferes with even the simplest daily activities—from getting a pot out of a cupboard to mowing the lawn. Most people find that specific positions or activities make their back or leg symptoms worse while other... Read More →

Keeping track of your recovery If your surgery was more extensive and you face a longer course of rehabilitation, you may want to track your recovery. You can keep a diary of your progress and note how you are feeling each day. Record what you are able to do and share this... Read More →

The help and support of family members and friends is very important to someone undergoing back surgery. Their involvement at every stage will make things much easier and can lead to a faster, more complete recovery. Many patients and their families are surprised at how... Read More →

Most patients experience improvement in their symptoms after surgery so don’t be too hasty in deciding that your operation has failed; sometimes recovery takes a bit longer than you expect. If it turns out that the surgery hasn’t corrected the original problem, or if surgical... Read More →