Instead of doing what was done in the principal's office in the seventh grade, they remove a small portion of backbone, referred to as a laminectomy or partial laminectomy, insert the paddle into the epidural space near the spinal cord, and secure it in place. Paddles have many electrodes on them capable of emitting electrical signal according to the commands of your remote set at the time of programming.

Limitations...... easy..... BLAST, no bending from the waist, no lifting, no stretching as in reaching far or high to retrieve something which was pre-surgery not a limitation to your body at all, and no twisting, meaning do not plant your feet as though to face your body in one direction, then twist at the waist either direction as in the motion when getting out of the shower to twist rapidly to retrieve a towel, because it is cold and you wish to be dry.

BLAST, remember that, and you have no trouble, no trouble at all with making incorrect body moves which potentially mess up the surgery for which you waited long and hard. Oh, and to arise from bed, remember the Logroll- lay lengthwise near the edge of your bed, then gather your legs up as though to sit, drop your legs over the side of the bed, as using your arms, you lever yourself up into seating position. Once you are stable, have help, or can arise holding onto support as a cane, walker, or piece of sturdy furniture. carefully use your abdominal muscles and quads in your legs to stand up straight. First time will hurt, after thet, it will become progressively better.


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