March 6 To Your Health column: Pre-habilitate to improve spinal surgery outcome

Supervised by a licensed physical therapist, exercise can cut recovery times and decrease discomfort

  • Published: 3/5/2013 11:11:47 AM
Concentrate on good form —
The lunge can strengthen muscles essential for spine protection.
Dear Colin: I’m going to have my spine surgically fused next month after suffering from chronic back pain for many years.



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