
Having a healthy spine is so important. Knowing how to achieve that takes knowledge.
Knowledge is truly power. I just went through a difficult cervical surgery. I was shocked when my surgeon basically did a "slice and dice" and then left me on my own to recover.
I know that recovery is just as important if not more important than the surgery. It's a sad state many are in. I did not jump in to the knife quickly. My spine was very healthy. I had a sport injury that landed me on the table but I was still flabbergasted when my surgeon didn't help guide me through the recovery.
I had to scratch and fight my way through recovery and was wounded on my way. I finally found a great orthopedic PT that is helping me get back to life. I also found several books I will list for you that were helpful.
Our medical system needs some serious help. I know that money is the route of all evil and it surely shows up in our medical care. Providing patients with good post surgical care takes time and time is money. Ugggg! I could go on for hours about that but I won't.
Taking care of your spine should be on the top of your list for the reasons you want to get in shape. Learn as much as you can about how to do that.
Here are some great books to help you gain some insight on how to enjoy an active life with a healthy spine.
Over Coming Back and Neck Pain by Lisa Morrone PT
What to do for a Pain in the Neck by Jerome Schofferman MD
The Back Pain Book by Mike Hage MS PT
Books alone will not solve all your back and neck issues but they will at least allow you to have questions to ask your doctor.
I have learned lots of great information from these books like how to position myself when I sleep, which muscles are a must to strengthen and why, how to get in and out of my car and tons more.
The "back bone" is used as a metaphor in many situations for a reason. A strong spine is clearly crucial and having knowledge about the care of your back will help lead up to a "healthy spine"!
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