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Experience with Radio Frequency Ablation procedures?
Spine Health | Last Active: Dec 29, 2022 | Replies (97)Comment receiving replies
I had disc replacements and cervical fusion. It has helped quite a bit. I would say around 75% normal function. The neurosurgeon who operated said I would be lucky to reach 70% but he could not guarantee anything because I had it for so long. I am not in agony like I once was but it still bothers me only a daily basis.
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Sorry, it had to be your neck. I have lost most of my cushions, so my neck cracks and pops. Ablation helps with the pain but my muscles are not tight anymore, even with exercises. So my head always wants to lean forward so I am looking at my feet. It is hard to keep it up straight. At night I roll a towel and put it under my chin, so my head is upright and it takes the pressure off my spine. I try to keep my head upright but it goes forward and I do not realize it is. Tried PT but it did not help much unless I would go twice a week forever. Ice packs work to help it feel better but can not walk around with ice all the time. So I just live with it. We just need to stay healthy and safe.KLH