Learn more about what is after cartilage surgery

Although the cartilage operation is easy and does not take long, the period that follows it and the extent of the patient’s commitment to the doctor’s instructions determines its success or not. Follow the following article with us to know what afflicts the individual after the cartilage operation and how to deal with it, let’s read the following.

After cartilage surgery

On the first day of the cartilage surgery, the patient begins to feel pain in the back area, and the foot pain begins to disappear, and other symptoms such as numbness and loss of sensation take a long time until they are cured and disappear completely. The doctor advises the patient about some habits, such as walking daily for at least half an hour and adhering to physical therapy sessions, because this is very important in restoring the muscles to their strength and increasing the flexibility of the spine.

During the first weeks of the operation, the patient must completely avoid sitting for long periods or making wrong movements, and lifting heavy weights, and care must be taken to avoid bending backward in order to preserve the operation and prevent its failure and so that the cartilage does not slip backward.

Post cartilage surgery tips

• After the operation, the doctor determines a physiotherapy program for him according to the type of operation, the extent of the condition’s development, and the health of the individual. Therefore, these instructions must be adhered to well because of their great role in accelerating the recovery process.
• Reducing unnecessary movement and being very careful when necessary, as the patient will be able to continue his life normally after two to four weeks have passed, and some analgesics can be used during that period in the event of an inability to bear the pain.
• Ensure that the patient does not continue to sit for long periods, even in the correct positions, or carry anything heavy.
• Avoid doing activities that require strong physical effort during the first four weeks of the operation.
• Not driving a car during the rehabilitation period.

Numbness after cervical cartilage surgery

The feeling of numbness after the operation of the cervical cartilage is one of the natural things that the individual feels as a consequence of the operation, as this numbness is considered an indication that the nerve is still building itself and is re-atrophying from the size it reached, and the period that it takes for the nerve to grow differs greatly from one case to another, but it may extend up to two years, and for this, there is no need to worry when feeling numbness, as it is a temporary sensation, no matter how long it takes.

Dry cartilage between the fourth and fifth vertebrae

The dehydration that occurs in the cartilage between each of the fourth and fifth vertebrae is treated by taking plenty of rest and doing some physical therapy exercises in order to alleviate the pain, and it is also possible to use analgesics when needed, and this dehydration is most likely associated with advancing age, but despite this, some reasons may lead to its occurrence at any stage of life, for example:

• Exposure to a strong collision or accident.
• Excessive weight gain or loss.
• Doing some wrong movements while sitting or standing repeatedly.
• Lifting heavy weights.

Many symptoms begin to appear on individuals when dehydration occurs, for example:

• Cramps and spasms.
• Very cold.
• Burning and tingling feeling.
• Numbness and tingling in both legs and feet.
• Feeling pain when moving.
• Sciatica.

Is walking useful for a herniated disc?

Doing some light sports that do not require strong physical effort is very beneficial for patients with a herniated disc, as this reduces the severity of the pain that they feel and prevents the occurrence of any serious complications, and these useful activities are in aerobic sports such as swimming and walking, as walking helps to improve blood circulation in the individual’s body, which contributes to the good delivery of food and oxygen to the affected area, and this speeds up its recovery.

How does a herniated disc patient pray?

Many studies have proven the extent of the many benefits of prayer movements such as prostration and bowing and the extent of their positive impact on the health of the spine, as the prayer movements move the joints and muscles, which contributes to reducing the incidence of muscle atrophy or joint atrophy, in addition to strengthening the muscles and maintaining the arches of the spine.

In addition, the effectiveness of prayer has been proven in treating spinal problems in the back, especially the prostration position, as it relieves pressure on the nerves in cases of a herniated disc. If the patient suffers from severe pain, whether in the kneeling or prostrating position, he can pray while sitting and suffice with nodding the head only while focusing the eyes on the direction of the qiblah.