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Spinal fusion done
My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting the pain is debilitating .Is it ok?Any gentle exercises please kindly advise me in this hour of profound gried for me as a son
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Pain around the incision is common after spinal fusion, especially in the first few days, but severe or debilitating pain should not be ignored. The surgical team should know about her current pain level and assess whether her recovery is progressing normally.
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Please contact the operating surgeon/hospital today and report the severity of her pain. For now, follow the surgeon’s post-operative instructions rather than starting new exercises. You can also consult me online for guidance on safe early-stage movement once her surgical team confirms it is appropriate.
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Keep movements gentle and avoid bending, twisting, lifting or forceful stretching. Short, assisted walks as permitted by the surgeon are usually preferable to prolonged bed rest. Seek urgent medical attention for new leg weakness/numbness, loss of bladder/bowel control, fever, wound discharge, or rapidly worsening pain.
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Severe pain in the first few days after spinal fusion can occur due to the surgical incision and tissue healing. However, debilitating or worsening pain should be reviewed by the operating surgeon, especially if associated with fever, wound redness/discharge, new weakness, numbness, or bladder/bowel changes.
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For now, follow the surgeon’s precautions and avoid bending, lifting, twisting, or unsupervised exercises. Once cleared, early supervised physiotherapy can safely guide mobility, breathing, posture and gradual strengthening.
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A physiotherapy assessment after surgical clearance can help her progress comfortably and safely.
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scar mobilization and icing can be done
With gentle spinal isometric and mobility
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Consult physiotherapist
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Folllow above exercises
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Please take a deep breath. At just 6 days post-op, severe pain at the incision, during sitting, and while sleeping is completely expected due to intense surgical inflammation. Please consult with the surgeon.
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you can do cryotherapy for temporary pain relief.
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Use the 'log roll' technique to get her out of bed (no twisting). Place a pillow under her knees when she sleeps on her back.
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Hi please consult with surgeon
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It is normal you can take ice compression
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Free joint movement exercise
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Consult surgeon it has been only 2 days
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This is a postoperative pain which is occur in some patient kindly consult her surgeon for pain management if there any stitches if still there not try any exercises for some time,place cold pack over pain site.
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Need few more details regarding surgery and what the doc has suggested post surgery ?
Icing or cryotherapy will help manage the pain but need proper assessment so that proper options to reduce the pain can be suggested.
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Kindly share the discharge summary to get more details on the case. Meanwhile she would need Cryotherapy and TENS for Pain management.
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Dr. Neha Singh (PT)
Physiotherapist
3 yrs exp
Prayagraj
First of all , don't worry. pain around the incision site and some back discomfort can be expected after spinal fusion surgy ,especially in the early postoperative period. I would strongly recommend that you start gentle mobility ,short assisted walks , position changes and appropriate bed exercises can help maintain circulation ,prevent stiffness and support recovery.
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If you would like an online physiotherapy consultation you can share the surgery details ,discharge summary, latest reports /scans ,medication list and any postoperative instruction .
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I can then assess the available information and guide you regarding safe mobility and a gradual you regarding safe mobility and a gradual exercise programme according to your recovery stage .
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Dr. Saswati Nanda (PT)
Physiotherapist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hey there!
Calm down dear. Surgery was done on 25th august. Doctor must have recommended few pain relievers to reduce post operative complications. If not kindly talk to the surgeon. Secondly gently bed mobility is required to reduce post operative complications. Thirdly please consult me online with all discharge reports. I will guide you rehabilitation and back to normal life guidelines.
Stay confident.
Your physio
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
It has been only 2 days after operation n post operative pain is there. You should consult the surgeon who operated
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