Hello @ladeedi51. Sorry to hear that you are having some additional pain at this point.

You will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion on the Vertiflex procedure that you can find here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/vertiflex-procedure/

Members @kdurham and @jenniferhunter have both shared in this discussion and may be able to come back and add their thoughts.

I am wondering if you had stretching as part of your post-op recovery and, if so, if that is something you have continued or are doing?

I had 2 Vertiflex procedures about a year ago. Some temporary relief for a few weeks, then downhill from there. Prior to the implants, I was in pain but mobile and active. Since the implants, I have been in considerable NEW pain for a year and essentially a virtual cripple. I finally went to an actual spine surgeon. He reviewed the original MRI I had before the procedures. He quickly determined that I have "spinal canal stenosis" (there are 3 types) for which the Veriflex implants are ineffective. The Doctor that performed the implants was an anesthesiologist, not a spine specialist, which apparently is the case with many of the doctors that perform that procedure. Basically, I was originally misdiagnosed. Suggest you get a second opinion.