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Cervical Posterior fusion from C-3 thru C-7,
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I am so grateful for this thread on neck pain and possible relief. Many thanks to all. I’ve put through a request on Mayo’s portal for a consultation and a new MRI, as they last did one in 2022. It showed damage mainly in c5-6-7, with moderate stenosis, mild bulging discs, Perineural cysts, and severe arthrosis.
I am recovering from my 2nd fusion at L4-5-S1, done July 2023, at Mayo, which this time feels successful - so it’s time to address my painful neck! I’ve been trying to build my core riding my new e-bike with my husband, I think I’ve been leaning forward and putting my weight on the handles? Something has increased the neck pain , turning my head is painful.
Any advice on how to progress is appreciated!
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I recently had a reoccurance of a neck herniated disk problem. 3 yr's ago i was lucky that 2 sittings of cortisone shots worked. Now, 2 sittings and no relief. So, i opted for surgery and 'long story short', I'm recouperating and very little neck discomfort. I take Hydorcordone 5 mg. when needed. 3 disks were removed... ACDF C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7, The Xrays look great.
I was again reminded by my doc. & PA that I was not to 'BLT'. Bend, Lift, Turn.
I wear the neck brace continually (now it's the soft brace) and I agreed to purchase and wear this battery powered Bone Stimulator, 4 hr's a day.
Progressing OK. I recommend again, no BLT! Good Luck.
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I would lay off the bike riding. You're constantly bending over while needing to pull your neck up to see. Prior to my surgery, any time I had to bend over it was too painful. Even after surgery this is still difficult for me to do. If you google "is biking good for your neck" you'll see many reports like this "While cycling can help strengthen muscles and improve endurance, the position of the neck during cycling can cause neck pain. The head is positioned forward of the shoulders, which can increase stress on cervical tissues and muscular activity." Given you're already experiencing neck pain, this may be one of the worst activities for you right now. No wonder you're having increased symptoms. If your doctor prescribed muscle relaxers, you might get some relief from the spasming this likely caused. Try a heating pad as the heat will increase blood flow to the area. And alternative with ice can decrease inflammation. My heart goes out to you. Owie!