Back pain after surgeries have been rough. Been trying yoga, Rolfing, and whatever else seems to help. Not fixed yet, but I’m actually moving better these days. What’s worked for you?
Heading to the gym.
Light legs. Controlled movement. Enough tension to remind my body it still works.
No heavy or ego. This is what 40 looks like after spinal surgery.
Not what I used to lift but grateful to move.
Just showing up consistently so I’m still functioning when it matters most.
Rolfing session yesterday—deep tissue, felt like someone was kneading out old knots. Walked straighter after. Pricey, but no pain for hours. Long walk afterwards to keep moving and feels like the adjustment stays intact.
An underrated spinal relief tool costs $30.
A pull-up bar in your doorframe.
Dead hangs do something no chiropractor visit fully replicates —
They decompress the spine passively.
→ Intervertebral space increases
→ Nerve root pressure reduces
→ Tight lats and shoulders release simultaneously
→ Grip strength builds as a byproduct
Start with 20-30 seconds. Builds to 60-90 seconds over weeks.
Do it every morning before your feet hit the ground running.
Post-surgical spine. Decades of lifting. 40 years old.
This is still in my daily stack.
Your spine is under load every waking hour. Give it 60 seconds of relief.
Post-surgical mornings hit different.
Stiff spine waking up is just the baseline now.
Hot yoga this morning — chair pose with a twist, crow pose.
By the time I was done my back had forgotten it was angry.
Two kids and a full day ahead. Body cooperated. That's enough.