… two weeks. During that time, you need to be careful. After that, ask your doctor about beginning a progressive walking program to promote muscle strength.
Walk short distances initially and make sure you don’t walk so far you can’t get home safely if you get tired. As your strength increases, your physician or physical therapist will suggest you supplement your walks with gentle back exercises.
Talk to your doctor if intense pain recurs. When a disk is removed, pieces of it may remain in the back and cause problems. For the first couple of months after surgery, it’s important not to lift, twist or bend, all of which could re-injure your back.
The best predictor for future back pain is previous back pain — so once you’re on the road to recovery, the best way to ensure a healthy back is to approach activity sensibly.
On a more serious note, Johnson said that Hart is “doing very well” and is “bummed” he couldn’t be there with Clarkson.
“I love the guy, he’s one of my best friends,” Johnson said. “And honestly, I mean, thank God, it could’ve been…