https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/9631/swimming-after-a-lumbar-spine-fusionI had a lumbar spine fusion just over eight weeks ago (L1-3, for a burst fracture from being hit by a pickup while riding a bicycle). Just this week I returned to the pool, gently. While I appreciate the direction offered by my doctor and physical therapisten-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/154698?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 08 Jun 2017 07:58:26 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:dd1db99f-fdaf-490f-a996-c74934179452Former Member@jstonebarger How are you holding up now? I had a similar injury 4 weeks ago and am fused L1-L3 as well and fairly bed ridden still<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/154661?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:14:04 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:561cd1d2-a51c-495b-b857-379ffe323d6fnorascatsTake it slow. Don&#39;t push through pain. Keep swimming.<div style="clear:both;"></div>