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Dry needling for post-ACDF hand/arm pain and numbness

Spine Health | Last Active: May 27 9:13am | Replies (10)
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I had ACDF surgery a year ago. I don’t have any pain but my left arm and bicep are still very weak. I have trouble lifting up a glass. I have been doing extensive rehab and excercize but nothing seems to accelerate regaining strength. Is there anything else I should try? TENS unit, diet, drugs etc?

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | May 27 9:13am

@seidholz - sorry to hear that your left arm and bicep are still very weak.

I moved your post here so you could speak to others who've been in similar situations:

- Dry needling for post-ACDF hand/arm pain and numbness https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dry-needling-for-post-acdf-handarm-pain-and-numbness/

Did your surgeon have any other ideas for this? If you are working with a physical therapist, what did they say about the weakness?

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