Training after back surgery?

[Thaibox]

Last Tuedsay I had a 2 level laminectemy/diskectomy and They say my recovery period will be around 6 weeks, and the gym is out for several months(yeah right). I can't move very much right now. I can't sit, twist, or stand without a walker. So, I'm trying to think of things I can do while I'm laying around like a slug. I bought #1, 2 and 3 COC grippers, but thats all I can think of. Anyone else gone through this, or can anyone come up with something else I can do so I don't become a super weenie? Thanks bros

 

[danielson]

electrical muscle contraction units? i have no idea what they are called, shocky thingies for all i know....might be useful for the harder muscles to train while injured.

might wanna ask your doctor about them before hand though

 

[danielson]

electrical muscle contraction units? i have no idea what they are called, shocky thingies for all i know....might be useful for the harder muscles to train while injured.

might wanna ask your doctor about them before hand though

 

[Thaibox]

Hey, I never thought of that. Even if they work 10% of what they claim, its still 10% more than I'm getting now. I'm gonna have to research those things and maybe I can rent one. Thanks bro, good idea

Tomorrow, I'm having my buddy buy a DB with 50 lbs of plates and collars, because I'm pretty sure I can at least do curls off the edge of my bed, and maybe some sort of other improvised weird lifts. But I like that electrical idea, because I can't do anything for any major muscle groups.

 

[naturally anabolic]

hey hey hey.....take it easy man! no more injuries.....just REST like they said to.

 

[ronin67]

That sucks. The best thing you can do is try not to rush you recovery. Its hard, but it will be the best in the end. Resting will allow your body to focus on recovery. I had knee surgery 2 years ago, and I stayed out of the gym for 6 monthes. But now I'm back stronger than ever.

 

[danielson]

Hey, I never thought of that. Even if they work 10% of what they claim, its still 10% more than I'm getting now. I'm gonna have to research those things and maybe I can rent one. Thanks bro, good idea

Tomorrow, I'm having my buddy buy a DB with 50 lbs of plates and collars, because I'm pretty sure I can at least do curls off the edge of my bed, and maybe some sort of other improvised weird lifts. But I like that electrical idea, because I can't do anything for any major muscle groups.

on the electrical units, i;ve read theyve been used in patients with atrophy, im sure your doctor will know better, either way i think u should inform him if u get one. it would help the big muscle group training though



as for the 50lbs of plates......be VERY careful. ur not gonna lose THAT much strength, it will come back and your rehab time will be crucial as to how ur back heals. unless u can be absolutely certain u can curl ur bicep in COMPLETE isolation to your back, i really wouldnt risk it personally.....being patient now means u may hve more lifting options open to you later

 

[Mysterio]

I hope your recovery goes really well and keep us updated bro!

 

[PolishHammer1977]

T,

Rest easy and allow your body to take its natural course. Then come back and smash old records to shame when your healthy!

 

[edgecrusher]

Hey, I never thought of that. Even if they work 10% of what they claim, its still 10% more than I'm getting now. I'm gonna have to research those things and maybe I can rent one. Thanks bro, good idea

Tomorrow, I'm having my buddy buy a DB with 50 lbs of plates and collars, because I'm pretty sure I can at least do curls off the edge of my bed, and maybe some sort of other improvised weird lifts. But I like that electrical idea, because I can't do anything for any major muscle groups.

Thaibox,

Chill out bro, heal up and then we'll worry about rehab. BAck injuries are nothing to play with. As far as the EMS (electrical stim) units go, check out http://charliefrancis.com/ He has a lot of info on them.