Post Intracept Procedure Instructions

Evening of Your Procedure

• You may resume your normal diet immediately after your procedure
• You may start your first dose of pain medication/muscle relaxer 2-3 hours after your procedure as needed for pain or spasm
• You should resume your normal medication as indicated on the medication reconciliation form that you were sent home with from SpineCare Delaware
• A covered ice pack can be used for 15 minutes at a time, a few times per day, for pain control.

Follow-up Instructions

• The first few days after your procedure, you may have increased discomfort. Continue taking the pain medication throughout the day as needed, and reduce as needed for the following days.
• You may remove your bandages the day after your procedure and may resume showering but keep the steri-strips attached to the small incisions for 7 days or until they fall off.
• If you should develop increased incisional redness or drainage, please call (302) 894-1900 (Option 3), or your referring provider’s office number.
• You may resume light activity the day after your procedure as tolerated. Avoid lifting or vigorous exercise until your post-procedure follow-up in 2 weeks. Walking is a great activity as tolerated.
• Physical therapy is not always recommended after your procedure and will be determined at your follow-up appointment. Typically, at two weeks post-procedure you will be able to progress to full exercise as tolerated.
• You should have a follow-up visit scheduled 10-14 days after your procedure with your referring provider.
• If you need to schedule a follow-up appointment at First State Spine, please call: (302) 894-1900 (Option 2).