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Post-operative Pain and it's complications.
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@denman55 If your fusion has begun to fuse, your surgeon may allow some physical therapy. What I might suggest is to find a PT who also does myofascial release. After spine surgery, there is significant scar tissue, and when that tightens, it causes pain. The scar tissue restrictions can be stretched and released by a certified MFR therapist. I did a lot of MFR work with my PT after my cervical spine surgery.
Here is our discussion where you can learn more.
Neuropathy - Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
Have you heard of myofascial release before?
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I hear you. I also am recovering from spinal surgery on July 1st This is my 5th spinal surgery and so I know how difficult the recovery period can be. My surgery 6 years ago was traumatic. I was in agony when I woke up. I did not realize that I was also partially paralyzed in my arm and legs. I was in the hospital for three weeks and ultimately all of that got better so I know that recovery is slow, but it does happen. It was 6 months for me. This time was also traumatic. I was in the hospital for a week just trying to control the pain. It gradually faded but it took a month. I still have incredible weakness in both hands and a hemi paralysis of some fingers. I expect that this will gradually fade away as well. It can't be soon enough for me