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Navigating the journey of back surgery, whether you’re preparing for a spinal fusion, laminectomy, or another procedure, can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. This collection of posts offers various expert insights, practical tips, and resources to support your recovery and improve your quality of life.
Let’s face it: some of the most important conversations in life are the ones we rarely have. Talking about toilet aids for wiping might not be the go-to topic at dinner parties, but for millions of people, it’s a daily concern that deserves attention. Whether it’s due to limited mobility, injury, or simply the desire …
Getting enough sleep after back surgery can be frustrating. The pain. The discomfort. Unable to find a comfortable sleeping position. Recovering from back surgery can be a daunting journey, marked not only by the physical healing process, but also by the challenge of finding comfortable rest. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether …
Is there anything more nerve-wracking than trying to figure out how to use a toilet after back surgery? The journey to recovery from back or spinal surgery is often marked by a multitude of challenges and adjustments, requiring patience, resilience, and courage. Yet, amidst the flurry of hospital visits, pain management techniques, and therapy sessions, …
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If you’re sleeping in your recliner, you’re not alone. Many people find their recliner the most comfortable place to sleep. It’s common for people who are recovering from injuries, recuperating after surgery, or suffering from chronic acid reflux to sleep in their recliners. However, sleeping in a recliner comes with important safety considerations. Whether you’re …
Toilet seat risers make your bathroom safer if you or someone in your household needs assistance with toileting activities. Overwhelmed by the options? Intimated by installation? Unsure of what is best for your situation? Don’t worry! In this guide, I’ll discuss raised toilet seats and how you can pick the right setup. First, I’ll go …
The freedom to bathe without fear, pain, or exhaustion is one of my highest priorities for every client I work with. In fact, as an Occupational Therapist, helping someone with complex challenges of bathing for the first time following a traumatic event or surgery is one of the fulfilling activities that I could accomplish. One …
When it comes to recovering from a back injury or surgery, the log roll technique is an essential tool for getting in and out of bed. The log roll technique is so popular it is often taught by therapists in hospitals to patients who will be going home. However, I understand that not everyone may …
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There are a wide variety of raised toilet seats and the clamp-on raised toilet seat is one of the more popular. Clamp-on style raised toilet seats are a popular way to install a raised toilet seat without the need for tools. Most clamp-on raised toilet seats will provide 4.5 inch/12 centimeter of rise, removable arm …
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A simple bidet (like the Luxe Neo 120) can make a world of difference for improving thoroughness and accessibility of toilet hygiene. However, I recently received a request online on how to install a bidet with a raised toilet seat, a topic I have not addressed before. This was a great question. So, I wanted …
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Recovering from back or hip surgery is difficult. The recovery can make even basic activities of daily living arduous tasks. One of these overlooked activities is… How do you put on pants after back or hip surgery? It can be a struggle to put on pants after surgery while trying to maintain your back and …
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