You can swim. You can get a massage, although the masseuse will work around the computer/battery.
No lead migration as of yet, from what my research suggests it’s very rare.
There are no physical limitations after approximately 2 weeks from surgery. I had the permanent implant on Nov. 5, 2024.
MRIs might be a problem but CAT scans are not an issue.
Also, I am a physical therapy maniac. I do an hour 5 days a week. Approximately 30min. concentrating on my core.
A strong core is one of the most important part of your body when suffering with back injuries. Remaining time is for upper body and lower body. I also do GENTLE yoga one day a week. Practicing that more days would be great and I love the results as far as flexibility and the mental health benefits it provides.
A spinal stimulator is pretty much done as a last resort. The health insurance companies have destroyed Americas health care. It’s a very expensive procedure. There is small percentage that it will not provide relief. In that regard they perform a quick minor surgery where they implant the electrodes but the computer/battery is contained in a fanny pack.
You have it 5 days to make sure it’s providing at least 50% relief or the Dr. will not implant the permanent one.
Hope this gives the info you need. I can’t tell you how many people have told me not to have any of my surgeries, injections or ablations. My response is that you telling me that means your pain is not acute enough or you haven’t been in intense pain long enough.
I’ve had pain since I was 25, I’m almost 70. I’m willing to do just about anything for any amount of relief.