since your dealing with a chronic condition and post surgery. you need to meet with your doctor before exercising. once you have your doctors ok i've listed some exercises that are generally safe for people with a history of low back pain and surgery. one thing to remember is to start slow stop exercising before you feel pain so you can slowly increase your body's tolerance to an activity. 1. walking--good shoes and good weather and your ready to go 2. water walking or a water aerobics class. check with the local gyms in your area and see if they offer water aerobics--no impact = low stress on the spine. also on the day of your first class arrive early and meet the instructor so you can explain your condition and they will be ready during the class to give you some possible alternatives to exercises that might irritate your back. 3. recumbent cycling: these bikes are great for people with low back problems as the let you sit upright with a straight back 4. you could also try a short course of physical therapy. pt's are great at helping people get up and moving after surgery. best of luck! mk
what exercises can i do after 2 spine surgeries and in constant pain