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TLIF Spine Surgery w MRSA - what next to do?

Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 28, 2022 | Replies (9)

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@jenniferhunter

@india65 Neal, I am a Mayo Rochester patient. I had a cervical spinal fusion 5 years ago there, and I returned to Mayo Rochester for surgeries for an ankle fracture in the last 2 years. I started myofascial release with my physical therapist probably ten years ago for thoracic outlet syndrome and I have done it on and off since then and it really helps me. MFR has helped me recover from my surgeries by releasing the tight scar tissue. Infections and surgeries will both cause inflammation. That's a good question to ask if MRSA can leave scar tissue in the body. Surgery will create scar tissue that also affects the fascial layers, and when that gets stuck and can't move, it can cause pain as well as dehydrated tissue. You could also ask your surgeon about myofascial release. They may not be familiar with it, but if they are you would be able to ask if they thought it could benefit you.

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MAYO/JAX is great..with a top-rated neuro-doc. ...& very responsive on the portal but short appointments. Re: Pain I will be asking about the back's multifidus muscles along w L4 nerve, perhaps also tweaked during surgery as well as scar tissue. Maybe all the scheduled imagery may reveal something - hopefully anything!.. other than MRSA! Perhaps too more MFRelease may help.