Post-Surgery Recovery
Serving the Greater San Bernardino County Area including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Upland, CA
Recovering after surgery doesn’t happen overnight. Even in healthy, young, and normally active individuals, the post-surgery recovery process can take time – often longer than we would like. From managing lingering pain to slowly but surely getting back to our usual activities, several adjustments must be made.
Our wellness facility is invested in helping those in the Southern California area bounce back gracefully after experiencing an injury or surgery. With an assortment of natural recovery services, our goal is to holistically support your well-being.
Post-Surgery Recovery
- How Long Does It Take to Recover After Surgery?
The time it takes to recover from surgery can vary greatly. Your general health and age, the kind of surgery you had, and how you’re managing recovery can all make a difference in your personal healing timeline.
While, for the most part, recovering from surgery can take several weeks or months, you can get the average recovery timeframe from your doctor.
- What Takes Post-Surgery Recovery So Long?
After surgery, your body is working hard to help you heal. While it may seem like your body is taking its sweet time, there’s a lot it’s doing under the surface: rebuilding tissue, normalizing blood flow, and clearing damaged cells.
If your post-surgery recovery is taking particularly long, or symptoms are getting worse, reach out to your doctor right away. This could be a sign of infection, a botched surgery, or the need for extra assistance through further treatment.
- How Can I Speed Up Recovery After Surgery?
The good news is, strictly following your doctor’s post-care guidelines, attending all required post-op appointments, and giving recovery services a try can help you heal as soon as possible – provided you are generally healthy.
Post-surgery recovery can also be sped up with extra rest, engaging in light movement, consuming a well-balanced diet with plenty of protein, staying hydrated, and refraining from touching or picking at your surgical wound are all crucial during the healing process.
- Can I Exercise While Recovering from Surgery?
Whether or not it’s safe to exercise during post-surgery recovery will depend on the type of surgery you had, how far into recovery you are, and the post-surgery guidelines provided by your doctor.
For the most part, medical professionals recommend light exercise and gentle stretches during the recovery phase. These safer movements can help stimulate blood flow, prevent muscle loss, and support the healing process. Vigorous workouts, lifting heavy objects, and fast movements, on the other hand, are generally not recommended.
When in doubt, consult a medical professional regarding safe exercises to engage in during recovery.
- Which Wellness Services Help with Post-Surgery Recovery?
Wellness services, paired with conventional post-surgery care, can help support post-surgery recovery and symptom management.
Consider one or a few of these wellness services of ours during post-op recovery:
- Cryotherapy: Reduces pain and inflammation
- NormaTec Compression Therapy: Boosts circulation and reduces fluid buildup
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Can help support faster healing by increasing cellular oxygenation
- Cupping Therapy: Increases local blood flow and relaxes tense muscle tissue
- Mobility Stretching: Boosts circulation, improves range of motion, and reduces scar stiffness
- Red Light Therapy: Aids with inflammation and promotes wound healing
- Percussion Therapy: Reduces muscle tightness and improves blood flow
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