Chris--
I had some similar surgery a few years ago (to relieve cauda equina
syndrome). I tried step aerobics for some time, and found the pain
steadily increasing. It decreased when I stopped. Recently I went on a
sailing vacation and found that my back felt better than it had since the
surgery. I think the constant pelvic motion was good for me. I'd
suggest you get one of those roller-and-board contraptions used by circus
clowns. One balances one a board resting on a cylinder lying on its
side.
--Tom
thekid2 at ix.netcom.com (Chris A. Philbrick ) wrote:
>I underwent a laminectomy on Nov. 20th and have been on my back for
>1045 hours out of the last 1104. I'm allowed unlimited easy walking
>and no standing. My concern is that my neurosurgeon is telling me no
>more jogging ever (after the 90 day recovery period) and is entirely
>unsympathetic towards my love for golf. He is a non-athlete and feels
>that most Americans are still trying to win gold medals rather than
>simply get in good shape. He is advising me to get rid of my Nordic
>Track, and as I said, absolutely no jogging. Can anyone tell me about
>their experience regarding types of exercise equipment and/or jogging
>after having had back surgery?
>I am 53 years old and otherwise in perfect health. I am a deciple of
>the late Dr. George Sheehan who ran marathons into his 70's. He used
>to run the first hour for his health and the second hour for his soul.
>Thanks.
>Chris Philbrick
>Fax 209-433-1098
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