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Things Not to Do When Recovering From Surgery
Things Not to Do When Recovering From Surgery Most people understand not to take up hang gliding, participate in motocross, or perform full-contact kickboxing after hip replacement surgery. However, many activities they would normally take for granted can hinder the recovery process. Here is a list of things to avoid in order to speed recovery and maintain the integrity of the hip replacement. Do Not Take Pain Management Lightly Although many patients like to use as much pain medication that they can get their hands on, others are leery of taking too many pills, particularly those that are addictive. They may admire the television character Dr. Gregory House, but they…