Expert Advice   Print Version Q. My doctor has suggested that I have a spine fusion in my lower spine. How will this affect my ability to bend over? A. There isn't very much movement in the joints of the lumbar spine when you bend forward. The total amount of flexion at each level of the lumbar spine is only about three degrees. Most of the movement of bending forward takes place at your hips. So as long as your hips are okay, you shouldn't have any problems bending forward. 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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