Sections and subsections of final leaflet
| Sections | Subsections |
|---|---|
| The purpose of this manual | |
| What is the spine? | |
| What is a disc? | |
| What has happened to my disc? | |
| What is the aim of lumbar discectomy surgery? | |
| What happens during surgery? | |
| The benefit of lumbar discectomy surgery | |
| What are the risks? | |
| How should I feel after the surgery? | |
| Going home | |
| Being active | |
| Timescales to guide you | 0–4 weeks after surgery 4–8 weeks after surgery 12 weeks onwards |
| What exercises should I do and how should I do them? | Ankle movements Knee rolling Hip and knee bends Back arching Back side bends Transversus abdominis Bridging Bent knee dropout Back arches on all fours |
| Day to day advice—prevention is better than cure | |
| Pace yourself | |
| Frequently asked questions | Will my symptoms go after surgery How soon can I get up after my surgery? Will I be in pain? Will I receive physiotherapy following surgery? How long will I stay in hospital? When do my stitches come out? How long will it take to recover? When will I be able to walk? How soon can I have a bath after surgery? When will I be able to walk up the stairs? When can I return to work? When can I drive? When can I have sex? When should I return to low-impact exercise and sport? When should I return to high-impact exercise and sport? When can I lift? |
| References | |
| Useful contacts |