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5 Essential Tips to Prepare for Spine Surgery

Planning for spine surgery? These pre-op tips can make all the difference in your recovery journey:

1. Maximize Fitness: Staying active before surgery helps build strength and improves recovery. Focus on ...low-impact exercises like walking, swimming, or yoga.

2. Optimize Chronic Medical Conditions: Work with your primary care doctor to manage conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease. A stable medical baseline ensures smoother surgery and recovery.

3.Quit Smoking: Smoking slows healing and increases the risk of complications. Talk to your doctor about support options to quit before surgery—it’s one of the best things you can do for your health!

4. Prepare Healthy Frozen Meals: Stock up on nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for the first few weeks post-op. This will save time and energy while ensuring you fuel your body for healing.

5. Review Post-Operative Care Instructions: Understand your recovery plan, including activity restrictions, wound care, and follow-up appointments. Preparation reduces stress and helps you focus on healing.

Taking these steps before surgery sets the stage for a smoother recovery and the best possible outcome. Your future self will thank you!

What questions do you have about minimally invasive spine surgery? Drop them in the comments.

To learn more about minimally invasive spine surgery, call or text (619) 344-6918 or visit http://www.excelspine.com

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