Have a pillow between your knees for comfort and to help maintain precautions if necessary. Tip: Change positions often and alternate rest (sitting and lying down) with activity (walking and exercise) …

Following these guidelines will protect your spine and help you recover. Use the guidelines in this handout to do your regular daily activities. At first, you may need lots of rest breaks. Plan your days …

Place frequently used items within easy reach to avoid bending and twisting If needed, rearrange furniture prior to spine surgery to enable a clear pathway for walking throughout the home Stock up …

Follow your spinal precautions for 12 weeks or until your surgeon tells you it is okay to stop. No bending your back forward or backwards. Do not lift anything weighing more than 5-10 pounds. A gallon of …

Spinal Fusion Safety Measures: NO hip flexion past 90 degrees at you sink into. No low t NO trunk rotation NO traction on the spine Do NOT pull your child up in bed by the arms. NO side bending …

Spinal precautions, also known as spinal immobilization and spinal motion restriction, are efforts to prevent movement of the bones of the spine in those with a risk of a spine injury. [1]

Spine Precautions The goal, through physical and occupational therapy, is to train you to move safely after your surgery and throughout your rehabilitation. After your surgery, there are things you must …

Oct 3, 2025 · Learn the essential precautions after spine surgery for your neck, mid-back, and lower back. Follow our recovery tips to heal safely and return to daily activities.

Do not BEND forward at the waist more than 90 degrees or raise knees higher than hips. 4. Do not cross knees or ankles while sitting, standing, or lying. 5. Always log roll out of bed. Have a pillow between …

These iframes demonstrate the post-surgical spinal exercises and precautions that will help you recover. You play a key role in achieving a successful outcome. We encourage you to view each precaution …