The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises on Pain and Disability After Spinal Surgery

This study looks at whether progressive muscle relaxation exercises help reduce pain and disability after spinal surgery. Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique where you tense and then relax different muscle groups to reduce overall body tension. Patients who recently had spinal surgery (such as disc removal or spinal fusion) will learn and practice these exercises to see if they recover better. You may be eligible if: - You are 18 years of age or older - You recently had spinal surgery such as discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, or foraminotomy - You are willing and able to practice progressive muscle relaxation exercises - You have not previously practiced progressive muscle relaxation You may NOT be eligible if: - You are scheduled for emergency spinal surgery - You have neurological, psychiatric, or orthopedic conditions that would prevent you from doing the exercises - You are unwilling to follow the exercise program Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.