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Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Post-Op. Should I have these symptoms?
Spine Health | Last Active: Nov 17, 2025 | Replies (78)Comment receiving replies
deman55, are you involved with physical therapy. You might try deep tissue massage focused solely on the muscles involved with the SI Joint.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/orthopedic-surgery/news/back-pain-after-back-surgery-the-si-joint-and-adjacent-segment-disease/mac-20470365
I haven't had fusion (so why answer?) I do have SI joint dysfuncion.
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No - I have not begun Physical therapy and would not have a massage at this stage of my recovery.