Which sport does me good – which not?
Which sport is good for you depends again on the surgical technique:
- With a simple extension of the spinal canal, all sports can be performed again. At the beginning of the wound healing phase, an appropriate strength-building program should be carried out, which involves little rotation. Later, water gymnastics can be done, walking and cycling is also gentle.
Basically, muscle building on machines should be done permanently. Yoga, Pilates and swimming are also highly recommended. Jerky sports, such as team sports, badminton or tennis are not recommended, but can be performed at low intensity with the consultation of the doctor and good muscular stabilization.
Jogging can also be started carefully after a certain break.
- With a vertebral body replacement, all sports with a strong rotational movement, such as tennis, badminton or even team sports, may no longer be performed. Likewise, jogging is not advisable due to the strong compression load. Swimming, cycling and walking can be practiced. During yoga and pilates, all exercises can be performed where no rotation is applied to the lumbar spine.
Exercises with small devices
Exercises with small devices can be performed very easily anywhere. The selection of small devices is varied and offers variety in the build-up training. The same exercises can be varied with different equipment.
It should be noted that the exercises with supporting devices should only be performed in the later phase when the stabilizing muscles have been well trained by the basic tension exercises and the mobility of the lumbar spine has been released. The following exercises can only be performed if the spine has not been stiffened by the operation. Exercise1 Starting position: hip-widened stand, knees slightly bent, pull navel inwards, always keep tension, buttocks tend to push backwards Exercise 2 Starting position: prone position Exercise 3 Starting position: seat, knees bent, feet off the floor, upright spine, active seat For all exercises either a theraband held in tension, dumbbells or medicine ball can be used. Pilates balls and other equipment can also be used. In addition, you can read these articles:
- Stretch arms up and pull down to shoulder height (pull shoulder blades together)
- Hold arms at 90° in front of body and pull arms past body to the back (shoulder blades together)
- Bring arms stretched out in front of the body together and stretch to the side
- Push buttocks backwards and move to knee flexion (hold the device in your hand)
- Stretch out your arms and pull your arms back beside your head
- Keep arms stretched and pull arms apart
- Turn fuselage to the right and left and place the unit on the floor
- Pull the device towards your body and stretch it away, while alternating your legs
- Which exercises for spinal canal stenosis
- Exercises for spinal canal stenosis in the lumbar spine
- Exercises with the Theraband
