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Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping Positions post Spine Surgery

Jwalant Mehta, a spinal surgery specialist in UK, emphasizes that post-spine surgery is a delicate phase requiring rest and attention for a smooth recovery.

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Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping Positions post Spine Surgery

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  1. Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping Positions Post Spine Surgery

  2. Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping Positions Post Spine Surgery Road to Optimal Recovery: Need for Best Practices Spine in its post-operative state healing phase tends to be in its most delicate state, and it needs rest and care to ensure a smooth recovery. Any disturbances or mishaps during the recovery phase may prolong the recovery times and cause complications. So, the optimal recovery phase after spine surgery includes the best practices that minimize discomfort, reduce the risk, and improve recovery pace and time. “Many patients who have undergone spine surgery often struggle to find comfortable sleeping and sitting positions. They are understandably apprehensive about positions that might affect their spine “, saysChildren and Adult Spinal Surgeon Mr. Jwalant S. Mehta. So, with this input, we discuss the best positions to sleep and sit after spine surgery for faster recovery. Read on:

  3. Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping Positions Post Spine Surgery Best Positions to Sleep after Spine Surgery: Getting ready to sleep after spine surgery may be challenging, owing to the uneven strain that everyday sleeping habits can put on the delicate spine. So here’s what you can do: Start by sitting on the side of the bed (or edge) and use your arms to lower your body gently. Bring your feet up as you lower your body to the bed – this helps minimize awkward motion. Now move slowly to your most comfortable position and relax

  4. Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping Positions Post Spine Surgery But how do you choose the most optimal place to sleep? We are here to help. If you are a back sleeper:Sleeping on your back is the most optimal position for patients who have undergone spine surgery. But patients are recommended to place a pillow under their legs for much-needed support and to relieve stress in the back and ease the pain. Patients should also avoid resting their arms below the neck as it can create added pressure on the shoulders and neck. If you are a side sleeper: If you prefer to sleep on your side, you can do so by placing a pillow between your legs while you lay on your side. This additional cushion provides crucial support and stabilizes the spine. However, side sleepers tend to change sides in the middle of the night, so we suggest using the “leg roll” technique, where you bend the knee, tighten your core, and then switch sides of your arm. One can also use the “leg roll” technique to get up from bed.

  5. Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping Positions Post Spine Surgery How to Sit after Spine Surgery? Sitting after spine surgery can be more challenging than sleeping because prolonged sitting at a desk places stress on the back. People often tend to slouch or adopt awkward positions, which can further increase the strain. To sit comfortably and reduce strain, consider the following tips:

  6. Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping Positions Post Spine Surgery Maintain Proper Alignment:

  7. Contact us • Royal Orthopaedic Hospital • BMI The Priory Hospital • Spire Parkway Hospital • Bromsgrove Private Clinic • Birmingham Childrens Hospital

  8. Contact and Connect • Clinical secretary: SamanthaLeavy +44 785 021 1939 • Medico-legal secretary: JanClarke +44 121 4508928 • Spire Parkway Hospital: 0121 704 5500 • BMI NEC (National Enquiry Centre): 0808 101 0337 • BMI Priory: 0121 446 1638 • Email: secretary@mehtaspine.co.uk • The appointments are booked through the clinic

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