First Message. Preventive Habits

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Hello, everybody,

I'm a european guy and though I've been member for one year or so,

this is the first message that I post.

I had my scoliosis surgery when I was 16. I was fused from T6 to L4.

Before I had my surgery, my curves were 76 degrees(toracic) and 46

(lumbar), and now they are 30 and 15.

I am 24 now, and I've noticed no problem since I had my surgery,

except for suffering some low back pain sometimes, mainly when I stay

seated for a long time.

Because of this pain, I've been doing some research and I've realiced

that I haven't been given a propper post-surgery instruction on what

my dayly habits should be, what I should do and what I sholdn't,...

It seams that those who have had this kind of surgery may have some

health problems, especially if they fused to L3 or more.

I would like to get some infomation on healthy habits for people like

us. Or just a place (books, webs,...) where to get that information.

I'm especially interested on exercise: I keep my abbs strong but I

think I should do something about my lumbar muscles too.

Thank you very much in advance,

Alejo P. H.