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@scgraham

I think you are right Sue. People come to Connect to learn more about post surgery experiences and they want answers. That is exactly why I am here. Two orthopedic doctors and 3 different PTs had no answers for me.

Folks from all over come to this site, and it was my prayer that someone knew what this tight band feeling was, and what might be done to help it.

Apparently, those of us who have had it more than 18 months post surgery may not expect any meaningful change. It wasn’t what I wanted to hear, believe me.

I have learned a few things. I’m not alone. There are worse things that can happen post surgery. I can actually live with this.

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Replies to "I think you are right Sue. People come to Connect to learn more about post surgery..."

If you don't want to "live with it" are you willing to try a couple more things that others have found helpful for hard-to-resolve issues?

I had unexplained stiffness in my legs after repeated total hip replacements and revisions. I did all the therapy, for many months, but couldn't quite get the total motion I expected.

Acupuncture plus my PT finally did the trick. I can't explain why it helped but it did.

Others here have used MFR myocardial release, to good effect.

Finally, when I had intractable pain in my spine and most of my body, I saw a PT who focused on each impingement used manipulation and MFR to release it, and designed a specific stretch or exercise for that area. I still do them once most days to maintain, or more often when in pain.

None of these is easy to find, and usually requires continued effort over time by you , with periodic "tune ups" by the practitioner. It's worth it for me to keep moving, chasing young grands, traveling and dancing.
Sue