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Lower Back Pain After Spine Surgery: Exercises to Help My Dad?

Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan |151 Answers |Ask -Follow

Physiotherapist - Answered on Mar 22, 2025

Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan is a senior consultant physiotherapist with over 12 years of experience specialising in orthopaedic and paediatric physiotherapy.
He has served as a technical consultant for the World Health Organisation, the United Nations, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and several national and international NGOs.
Besides physiotherapy, he is keenly interested in disability management, early intervention, geriatric care and assisting children with disabilities.
Dr Khan has a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from the Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College in Wardha, Maharashtra, a master's degree in disability rehabilitation administration from the National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad, and a PhD in disability management from Bangalore University.... more

Asked by Anonymous - Mar 21, 2025Hindi

My father had a spine surgery in 2019. Since then he occasionally experiences lower back pain, especially if he travels or sits for long hours. He does some stretching and cardio. Can you suggest some exercises to help him strengthen his back?

Ans: Dear Madam/Sir . Thank you for your query. Since your father has a history of spine surgery, his lower back pain may be related to slip disc or spinal canal stenosis, especially after prolonged sitting or travel. To strengthen his back safely, he can try gentle core and back exercises such as pelvic tilts, bridges, and bird-dog to improve stability. Seated lumbar extensions and gentle spinal decompression (lying on his back with knees bent) can help relieve pressure. Stretching the hamstrings and hip flexors will also reduce strain on his lower back. However, he should avoid high-impact activities, deep forward bending, and heavy lifting. Since his condition requires personalized care, I strongly recommend visiting a nearby physiotherapist for a proper assessment and a tailored exercise plan. Wishing him a quick recovery!

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