Stretches and excersizes?

[SBGirlfriend]

Hey guys!
Okay so my boyfriend had detethering surgery back in December. I've noticed since then he's had problems bending over and putting on his shoes and can't really touch his toes, this of course bothers him.
His back and neck are starting to get tight and I was wondering if there were any streches or excersizes you guys could suggest to help stretch him out?
I'm a classically trained ballet dancer, so I of course know lots of stretches but I was wondering if there were specific ones you guys knew that could help target these tight areas?
I'd love to have him back playing tennis with me by then end of summer, so your help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance guys!!

[Dodger67]

Definitely check with the neurosurgeon before doing ANY stretching!!!
If the surgeon approves your next move is to talk to a physiotherapist.

Don't force the pace too much - recovery from detethering is a long slow process. You could see some changes up to a year or more after surgery.

[LisaJoy]

I agree that he should be working with a physical therapist with the neurosurgeon's input. Even just a few sessions to get him started and help him to be aware what sensations he should NOT be feeling.