More Physical Therapy Progress

by Mary on February 3, 2017

PT instructions

PT instructions for microdiscectomy/microdecompression recovery

My physical therapist Valerie said, “I see a lot of ab work in your future.” And she drew up a list of exercises. Doesn’t she have nice handwriting?

As I’ve worked these exercises, it’s been fascinating to see my strength come back faster than I could possibly train it. When I started the side-lying leg raises, I could only do five on the left side, with no weight. A month later I could do three sets of twenty with a three-pound weight. Read the article →

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Getting Stronger! And On the Ice

January 8, 2017 Figure skating

Making progress in my PT and taking my first steps on the ice.

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Losing the Pain

January 5, 2017 Microdiscectomy and microdecompression

trying on some fun glasses

Contemplating life with and without chronic pain.

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Physical Therapy Baby Steps

December 12, 2016 Fitness

My first three weeks of physical therapy after my L4/L5 microdiscectomy and L5/S1 microdecompression.

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Supplements and Diet to Encourage Nerve Healing

December 2, 2016 Health and Nutrition

lion's mane mushroom supplement

Diet and supplements to encourage nerve healing.

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Chestnut Rosemary Diamante Bread Stuffing

November 27, 2016 Dairy free

Rosemary Diamante Chestnut Stuffing

My family’s traditional chestnut stuffing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Made with rosemary diamante bread, chestnuts, onions, celery, sage, and thyme.

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L5 Weakness: Waiting to see improvement

November 13, 2016 Figure skating

socks

Recovering from L4/L5 and L5/S1 surgery and hoping for improvement of my weak leg.

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Surgery and Home Again: L4/L5 and L5/S1 Microdiscectomy

November 4, 2016 Microdiscectomy and microdecompression

bouquet

My experience getting a microdiscectomy on two levels (L4/5 and L5/S1) and starting my recovery.

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Ready to Turn this Around

November 2, 2016 Microdiscectomy and microdecompression

Getting ready for microdiscectomy surgery.

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Disc Extrusion: A Neurosurgeon’s Advice

October 24, 2016 Fitness

Visit with a neurosurgeon for my disc extrusion that’s causing weakness in my left leg.

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