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6 weeks after L5-S1 microdiscectomy

Hi, I am post 6 weeks after my L5-S1 minimally invasive microdiscectomy surgery. I am feeling better and have some soreness/cramps in my muscles esp. in the hamstrings and calf area. If I walk for some time I have some soreness in my lower back. Other than walking I am doing nothing and no physiotherapy yet. My doctor told me that I can start driving carefully after 1 week but I haven't tried since I was afraid of the road and traffic. I was restricted to do bending, twisting and sitting more than 30 minutes but it was not mentioned till when I have to restrict myself. I am following the same pattern from day 1 post surgery except there is some increment in walking distances. I want an advise on when I can start my normal life (excluding exercises) which will not have an impact. Also I am rejoining back to my office after my 8 weeks post surgery. So please advise on the do's and don'ts at this moment. I am 94 kg male with moderate physical activity before surgery.

Right knee physiotherapy

Got ACL surgery done on my right knee couple of years ago. It happened while playing football, so I suppose it's a sports injury. I want to make sure everything is fine, and get it checked and may be some physiotherapy too. Regards.

Painful feet and numbness in toes

I went abroad to Holland and done a fair bit of walking (around 5-6miles) within 24hrs. My feet were aching and I did continue to walk on them while away. Last night my largest toes on both feet were completely numb for around 12hrs now in left with extremely painful feet although I do feel as though I should ache but not to this extent

Excercise after c sec delivery

I have delivered through c sec in march . When can I start excercises after c sec delivery. 1 Is it ok to do skipping in 5th month after c sec?? 2.what type of exercises I have to do?

Shin Splints

I think I got shin splints and then took 6 weeks off. I started running a week ago and a done a few runs since and my legs have started hurting again. I am wondering whether it was actually shin splint and something worse.

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Who and What Is a Physiotherapist

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Fix Your Posture and Reduce the Risk of Back Ache With These 5 Simple Movements

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Why Injuries Persist in Spite of Precautions: Tissue Threshold

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Osteoarthritis of the Knee From a Physiotherapist’s Perspective

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All About Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

DefinitionFrozen shoulder is a condition characterized by pain and progressive restriction of both active andpassive shoulder joint movements due to inflammation, fibrosis, and tightening of the joint capsule.Stages1. Freezing Stage (Painful Stage): Gradual onset of pain ...

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