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23 year old s/p Posterior Spinal Fusion

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@sherrym25

@mmumman Hi there, my scoliosis was very similar to yours except that is was more in my lumbar. I am 4 1/2 months post fusion from L4 to T11. My original scoliosis pain is completely gone but I am still dealing with a lot of surgery caused pain.
I agree with @gilkesl about the physical therapy. I had my initial appointment yesterday with a PT who is experienced with back issues and although we spent most of the appt talking about the past and present situation with my back, she gave me an exercise to work on to help the nerves in my back (learn) how to feel normal. I have numbness and sharp tingling pain across my lumbar area where the surgeon had to cut through nerves.
I’m really looking forward to my next appointment where she is going to give me some exercises to loosen up my back and strengthen my core. My back muscles are still extremely tight and it feels like a hard flat mass on both sides. She said we will use massage and exercise to loosen it up and hopefully it will reduce pain.

Are you feeling anything like this?
Where is it that you are feeling your constant pain?

Have you been through PT?

Even though I did a lot of research before my surgery, I was not mentally prepared for how slow the healing process would be, especially in the lumbar area.
You are about three months ahead of me with the healing process and I’m looking forward to returning to most of my normal activities like you have.
Wishing you the best,
Sherry🙏

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Hi Sherry! Thank you for sharing your story with me. I have trialed PT and I am currently in it now. Although it helps, I don't have consistent relief. But I relate to the sensation of having a hard flat mass on both sides! I do feel that my pain comes and goes, but recently it has increased in consistency. I wish you the best in your recovery as well!