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Now that I’m exactly six months post-op from lower back spinal fusion surgery, my workouts are shifting. Initially, I stuck to body weight and light weight resistance to keep pressure off the bone. Now, I’m finally getting back to heavier weights and more of my pre-surgery workouts. So with that my series on spinal fusion recovery comes to end! But don’t despair, I have a few last exercises to share!
Read MoreNow, I’m nearly four months post-op from lower back spinal fusion surgery. Sneezing stills hurt a ton, but I’ve started climbing again and taking small falls. And of course, I’m still on that rehab train!! One of the best exercise progressions I’ve done so far are squats. Here are five variations of squats that have proven useful for my recovery.
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