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Originally Posted by ahheadlock
I had that surgery about 7 years ago. It takes a while to get over, and you do have to be mindful of your back (i've re-injured mine a number of times).
Before you get stuck into any activity, you should run it past a physiotherapist or sports doctor to make sure its going to be ok for you. Noone on the internet can tell you what is or isn't going to be ok for you.
With that disclaimer out of the way, Swimming is a good one, walking too. Both are low impact and will promote blood flow to the area. The stationary cycle is usually ok too, although you need to be aware of your posture while you are on it. Yoga and Pilates can be beneficial also.
Swimming is probably the pick of the litter in terms of overall conditioning benefits IMO.
When you are able, you need to build a strong core. Google some rehab exercises and get on to those. Good core strength and stability will help lessen your chances of re-occurrence, although you should never take the weakness in your back for granted.
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Great points!!!!!! I've had severe back problems in the past and joined a fitness centre that was speialized in rehabbing, etc. Plus, the bodybuilding "look at me grouch" types weren't training there so it was relaxed plus good trainers who gave the best training guidance in my life.
Guidance is the key here and beware of shooting pains. Also, make the swissball/stabilityball your best friend. A sports doctor or physiotherapist can give great guidance with it. An exercise I picked up from Frank Shamrock (who broke his back twice) is lie across the stability ball and get an eight- pound medicine ball. Have someone hold your legs or grab on to a heavy bag, and then bend over the ball and work your abdominals. This has been the best exercise that I have ever found for working the abdominals from top to bottom with a weak lower back and spend a lot of time focusing on it.
