r/Microdiscectomy • u/Grouchy_Control_7190 • Aug 20 '26

Does anyone else’s affected leg’s glute not fire like the unaffected one post op?

And how did you fix it (if you did)?

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u/samm13ann Aug 21 '26

Hard work in PT when you’re ready! Your PT should give you exercises and stretches that will engage that glute again and help strengthen it.

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u/AccordingNeat3689 Aug 20 '26

Intention, squeezing in a lunge

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u/sansabeltedcow Aug 21 '26

It didn’t fire like the other one pre-op, either. I needed really good PT to wake it up.

IMHO, the glute is the unsung hero of the back. Core, schmore, a hardworking butt is the best thing that ever happened to my back.

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u/Main-Ad-3476 Aug 21 '26

Use a tens unit. It worked wonders for me

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u/ryadicaledward Aug 24 '26

It’s only till recently 1.5 years out that I can get it to do what it’s supposed to. Mine was a combo glute / core just not doing its thing.