Was there any prolapse/disc bulge? - There is no prolapse or disk bulge

The consultant had me stand and walk to the toilet the same day.
How did that go? Did you use any aids? - no aids were needed and my ankle hurt more than my back. I can now walk around very easily and find I don't need any pain relief during the day

During your visit to best enhance your recovery please ask for a referral to a hydrotherapy physiotherapy class. You will lose muscle, strength, cardiovascular fitness during this time. I highly recommend that in order to enhance recovery (you appear to be fit previously) to continue to work on your fitness, and really there is no reason not to. - I did do some very gentle yoga stretches on my legs yesterday which eased my siatic pain. I am finding that the more I move around the better I feel as long as I keep my spine pretty straight and rest after (I went for dinner with the girls last night and there was no problem apart from a little achine towards the end)

I have been advised to rest as much as possible but I haven't been told not to stand.
It would be nice to know exactly what was said. However, please do not confine yourself to bed rest. Complete movements as tolerated. If you are confined to bef for whatever reason try to move your upper limbs as much as possible. A stretching programme would be useful as well. - The advice given was pretty random and by different people. The consultant seemed to think I was fine to move with in my limits - the nurses insisted on wheeling me to the toilet even though it was no problem to walk. I can do most things for myself (including tie my laces - due to the yoga I've previously done)

I have an apointment with the fracture clinic next tues and the only other problem I've noticed seems to be my left stiatic (sp) nerve causing me pain. I did also sprain my right ankle quite badly and I'm wondering if I'm compensating for this in ny way. I find that lying in the same position for too long also causes more aching and pain.
by the virtue of the aches and pain, your body is telling you that it needs to move about. Try moving a little bit every few minutes. It only takes minutes for muscles to mal-adapt into spasm. - I couldI'n't agree more! Staying still seems to cause the most pain. I've also been doing lots of stomach tightening exercises when on my back to try to kep my core strong (not crunches - just tensing and releasing) and I find leg raises helpful but worry that this may be too uch (even though it doesn't hurt).

In short it almost feels like if I could get some movement going it might help but I don't want to risk anything. I'm a healthy weight and usually in good shape (so being unable to do any exercise is difficult for me anyway). I'm also vegetarian and never eat procesed foods.
Once again, the clinic appointment is nearing and hydrotherapy may be the best bet for yourself. Without knowing clearly the implications of the # it is difficult to say what you can/can not do. But there is no reason your upper body can not be utilised to maximise your fitness in the meantime.
Any advice much welcome as the hospital really weren't very helpful (they discharged me without even getting the physio to show me how to barrol roll or take the stairs).
Please bring this up with the consultant, be adamant that you require physiotherapy. - I will insist on physio and even if they can't offer m hydrotherapy I'll ask the physio to show me exercises I can do in my gym pool.
Many thanks for your advice. It's god to hear that someone else agrees complete bed rest isn't always the best course of action. I'll keep you posted on progress and let you know what the consultant says.


A. x
Alana.