RECOVERY
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How to Get Your Body Ready to Resume Exercise After Umbilical Hernia Surgery
You are cleared to exercise after umbilical hernia surgery. First, you need to rebuild your core strength. Use these 5 easy, core-strengthening exercises.
If You’re Thinking of Having Umbilical Hernia Repair with Mesh, Read This First!
I was hesitant to have umbilical hernia repair with mesh. Was mesh really necessary? Would surgery help me get rid of my pain? I had so many questions.
What You Need to Know About Surviving the Days Right After Umbilical Hernia Surgery
After my umbilical hernia repair, I felt ill prepared. Here’s 3 do’s and don’ts after umbilical hernia surgery so you can have the best recovery possible.
After Your Broken Neck Heals, Practice These 7 Essential Exercises for Fractured Vertebrae Recovery
If you’ve been released from your cervical collar and are ready to get your neck back to normal, try these seven exercises for fractured vertebrae recovery.
Are You Unsure About Whether to Have Umbilical Hernia Repair Surgery? Here’s Why I Had Mine Fixed.
June 2016, I had umbilical hernia repair surgery. At first, I was unsure of whether this was the right choice. Now, I know for sure it was.
Tips for Wearing a Cervical Collar: 10 Things to Avoid
To better prepare you for life with a neck brace, here are tips for wearing your cervical collar. Specifically, there are 10 things you should avoid.
My Cervical Spine Fracture–How I Broke My Neck While Playing in the Backyard with Kids
When I decided to teach my boys how to play baseball in our backyard, I had no idea I would end up with a cervical spine fracture.
The Best Way to Get Rid of Sciatica and Hip Pain
Sciatica and hip pain are often tied together because both can be caused by a tight piriformis muscle. Here’s how to get rid of sciatica and hip pain.
How to Use Meditation for Pain Management
After I broke my neck, I experienced pain that medication couldn’t fix. I’m so glad I tried meditation for pain management to help me feel better.
What You Need to Know About Your Aspen Vista Collar
When I was released from the hospital with my broken neck, I had no idea how to adjust my Aspen Vista collar; so I created a helpful guide.
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