@scottd7 All surgery creates scar tissue and that can get tight causing pain. I am a cervical spine surgery patient and I often stretch out my scar tissue. It progressively tightens up, so this is my maintenance therapy. I have had a lot of myofascial release with my physical therapist that has helped me a lot.

Here is our discussion on MFR with lots of information.

Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
There is a provider search at http://mfrtherapists.com/