Expert Advice   Print Version Q. As long as I have therapy I feel better; can I keep coming once each week? A. Some of the treatments your therapist uses are designed to give you relief from your symptoms. It is hoped that your treatments will give you a longer period of relief between your scheduled visits. As you show steady signs of improvement in controlling symptoms and doing home exercises, your therapist will attempt to span your visits further apart. The goal is to help you learn to manage your condition, even in the unfortunate event your symptoms don't go away completely. Eventually, you may only need a visit here or there to refresh your exercises and to go over any new concerns you may have. Otherwise, people do not usually continue in therapy on an ongoing basis. Print Version		Anatomy and Function of the Spine Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Diagnostic Tests for Spine Problems Q. When can I play golf, ride a bike, or go hiking after spine surgery? A. It depends on the type and location of your surgery. A micro-discectomy… Clicking on any of the links will take you to a Web site to which this Privacy Policy does not apply. You are solely responsible for your interactions with such Web sites. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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