Sitting for long periods after ACDF - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

SKZ · 12-06-2006, 03:26 PM

If sitting or standing for long periods is really painful now, is there any hope of being able to do these things after I have my ACDF and heal? I am not hoping to do contact sports or anything....I am just hoping I can sit, play piano, play harp....go on long car trips...sit at parties and socialize. I hope that is not asking too much in life.

PNo · 12-06-2006, 10:16 PM

It sounds odd, but I found that if I use a pillow on my lap and rest my arms on it when I sit, it takes the pressure off my neck and shoulders. I play piano as well and can only take it for 3 songs - it's better than nothing at all i guess.

SKZ · 12-07-2006, 08:40 AM

***********: When was your surgery and what did you have, if you dont mind me asking?

dennisgb · 12-07-2006, 08:40 AM

I had all kinds of problems sitting, standing, walking, you name it before 2 level ACDF. Pain was normal for everything.

I am 2 1/2 years out, and can sit, stand, walk, whatever without pain. I travel by air quite a bit for my job, and that was the worst problem before surgery...it was murder. Now, I've been on flights all over the world (some very long ones), without any problem. I take the same precautions anyone would on long flights, support the neck, get up and walk around, stretch, etc.

Dennis

SKZ · 12-07-2006, 08:47 AM

I tell ya Dennis, you are giving me all kinds of hope. !thanks!
SueKZ