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Muscle toning will focus on regaining strength in the muscles around the incision and the small muscles lining the backbone. These muscles offer stabilization and support of the whole body and by toning them; stress is removed from the incision site. A correct schedule for exercise after back surgery to be followed upon at home will focus on healing and reducing pain. Some patients will present restrictive movement issues, in their shoulders or hips, or lower joint flexibility. A newly operated back surgery patient will be trained to perform safe select movements to eliminate fatigue and avoid future injury. Even though exercise after back surgery will decrease recovery time, only a doctor’s decision will allow you to return to regular work.