Back Surgery Bundle

Q: How does the Back Surgery Bundle work? The Back Surgery Bundle is a curated set of five adaptive tools — a reacher/grabber, flexible sock aid, long-handle shoe horn, bendable loofah, and shower chair — each designed to help you complete daily tasks (dressing, bathing, reaching) without bending, twisting, or reaching in ways that could compromise your surgical site. Together, they replace the movements your surgeon or therapist has restricted during recovery.

Q: Who is the Back Surgery Bundle recommended for? This bundle is recommended for anyone recovering from spinal surgery, including lumbar fusion, discectomy, laminectomy, or other spinal procedures. It's especially useful for patients who have been given movement precautions by their surgeon or occupational/physical therapist and need adaptive equipment to safely manage daily living activities at home.

Q: What movement precautions does the Back Surgery Bundle help protect? The bundle is specifically designed to protect against the three most common post-spinal surgery precautions: bending forward at the waist, reaching beyond a safe range, and twisting the spine. Each item — from the sock aid to the shower chair — allows you to perform essential self-care tasks while keeping your spine in a safe, neutral position.

Q: Is the Back Surgery Bundle recommended by occupational or physical therapists? Yes — the adaptive equipment included in this bundle reflects the types of tools routinely recommended by occupational therapists (OTs) and physical therapists (PTs) for patients recovering from back surgery. Items like reachers, sock aids, long-handle shoe horns, and shower chairs are standard recommendations in post-surgical home safety planning.

Q: Can I use the Back Surgery Bundle if I live alone or have limited caregiver support? Absolutely. The bundle is specifically designed to support independence during recovery. Each tool allows you to dress, bathe, and retrieve items on your own — without needing to ask for help or risk unsafe movements. It's an ideal solution for patients who want to maintain as much self-sufficiency as possible while healing at home.