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04-01-2011, 05:29 PM | #1 | ||
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I'm told that I will continue to wear a collar for 3 months. I'm curious what happens after taking it off?! I'm worried about muscle loss. How long does it take to regain? Is it just time or is physio a smart investment?
Good news, I'm feeling alot better since my surgery on the 16th of March Dave |
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04-01-2011, 06:08 PM | #2 | ||
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Please keep me posted as to what you find out about the physio, I want to have it, but not sure if my dr. will allow it right away, there is such a difference of opinion on the PT, some docs are for it and some against. I had a lot of physio before surgery, so I would think I would benefit afterwards to gain some of my strength back. Glad you're feeling better... I'm just finally starting to feel a bit normal again. The only thing that still bothers me a lot is the darn muscle spasms (which are caused by the collars!) Take care, Cathie |
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04-02-2011, 06:54 AM | #3 | ||
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Take care, Bunz
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04-02-2011, 11:34 AM | #4 | ||
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04-02-2011, 10:27 PM | #5 | ||
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I've been told I won't even be considered to return to work with modifications until September (6 months post op). June is only 3 months for you? That's going to be difficult, take it very slow. What type of work do you do? I'm a graphic designer, so my work requires me to sit at a desk for 8 hours and have my neck down. I hope you have a job that allows you to vary your positions and baby your neck a bit. It shocks me how different doctor's recommend different courses of action and rehabilitation. Oh please take care of your neck, it's a precious thing! Cathie |
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04-03-2011, 08:38 AM | #6 | ||
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04-03-2011, 01:25 PM | #7 | ||
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Not really complaining about it, since I'm getting benefits while I"m off, no use pushing myself and hurting myself worse. But I did question why it would be so long, and I was told for what my problem and injury was, 6 months was normal. Every situation seems to be different, huh? |
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04-05-2011, 06:39 AM | #8 | ||
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04-02-2011, 02:30 PM | #9 | |||
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Try not to put the cart before the horse, cross the river before you come to it, yadda, yadda.... As with being in a cast, your muscles are still making micro-adjustments, so any loss and time to regain will likely be less than you fear. http://www.quora.com/Is-it-easier-to...uscle-mass-Why Google: how long to regain muscle and similar keywords Doc
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04-02-2011, 10:31 PM | #10 | ||
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