Activity and Movement After Surgery

After surgery, movement is encouraged, but it should be done gradually. Your recovery will depend on your procedure and your baseline activity level, so it’s important to ease back into activity in a controlled and thoughtful way.

    • Begin at about 10% of your normal activity level

    • Avoid jumping back into full activity too quickly

    • Focus on how your body responds

    • Slowly increase your activity over time

    • Build up based on your tolerance

    • Progress toward your normal level step by step

    • Pay attention to pain or discomfort

    • If an activity increases symptoms, scale back

    • Recovery is not linear and will vary day to day

    • Return to full activity varies by patient and procedure

    • Typical timelines range from:

      • 4 to 6 weeks

      • Up to 3 months for higher-level activity

    • Your provider will guide you based on your specific case

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