Wow...that is my fear is that I will trade one pain for a different pain. I canceled my surgery and will spend some time making sure I am ready to move forward. It would be devastating to not find relief and have a full lumbar fusion.

I am going to wait to make an appointment with my 3rd scoliosis surgeon. Need a doctor break.

I relate to your job loss, as I only work one day a week as standing is painful. However, I am 66, so.....

Thanks for reaching out. I wish you continued healing. As a massage therapist, you might try myofacial release. If nothing else, it will feel like a reprieve and releases all the good endorphins that help with pain.