“How long does one take to recover from a back surgery?”
I had a back surgery following excessive pain and discomfort. How long does it usually take for one to recover from a back surgery?
7 Answers
Average is 12 weeks
Typically 3 to 6 months depending on the procedure. Physical therapy can play a role in improving your recovery
This answer really depends on how extensive your surgery is. For example, your recovery may only be a few weeks for a small decompression or several months for a fusion.
Recovery from back surgery varies widely from patient to patient. However, if 3-4 months pass and your pain is not decreasing, it would be cause for concern. Be sure to see your surgeon regularly during the post operative period.
Nabil A Ebraheim
Orthopedist
It depends on the type of surgery, it also depends if back fusion is done or not. Longer time for recovery is needed if back fusion is done.
About one year.
Depends on the type of surgery you had. Anywhere from six weeks to 12 months.
