@1christopher This is accurate. Unfortunately. And I share your pain. I've had lumbar fusion - still have herniated discs (that are being ignored) with constant low back, bilateral hip pain and pain down my right leg that almost causes me to fall constantly. I also have had multiple cervical fusions, the last being C2-6, causing new post-op C6 radiculopathy and shooting / electric shock pain down my left arm. Also being ignored. I couldn't even get a second opinion because, apparently, the "gold standard" in ortho spine surgery is "one year". They think miraculously everything will just heal.

But. Ice, PT - and do your exercises at home! I know it's frustrating now but not everyone is messed up like me! 🙂 Also, Biofreeze Ultra flex lidocaine patches (in my opinion) are the best on the market right now and work wonderfully! Feel better!!