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I've had fusion, L4, 5, and S1. Four months post surgery it was like a pain free door opened but after about 7 months, I started having pain. After many trials and errors, it's turned out my body produced scar tissue from surgery that is pushing against my spinal cord. Scar tissue is difficult to see on an MRI. Just another possibility to eliminate. My best of luck to you.
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Hi — have u tried myofacial massage to break up the scar tissue? I am wondering if Essentric movement might help? You can check out Miranda White at Essentrics.com
i am wondering what new discomfort I will be dealing with post fusion. Thanks for posting.
I am looking at T12-S1 fusion. Currently most my pain is from sciatica impingement that makes it difficult to stand or walk but pretty much feel fine sitting and laying down.
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I had a double fusion in 2022. My back pain is still there, but of course not as bad as when I first broke my back. I have an appointment with my pain specialist on Thursday. I want to consider the intracept surgery. I will probably always have some back pain, but I would like to be able to stand or walk for more than five minutes without pain. If an MRI doesn't show scar tissue what would?