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Back pain since having a double hip replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Sep 24, 2023 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
My left hip replacement was March 1. It still hurts so bad after all this time. I am on a very low dose pain reliever. They did an MRI which showed a bulging disc, but dr. didn't seem concerned about it. Now I have all this pain in my right leg. It is so painful, it wakes me up. I saw back surgeon Friday. They did an EMG on my legs to see if I have any nerve problems. It just goes on and on. I see back surgeon and hip surgeon in same office. I do hope they get together to figure this new pain out. I'm so depressed and frustrated.
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Have you talked to either doctor about Rehab PT (this is different than just post-surgical PT.) A Doctor of Physical Therapy evaluates your posture, muscle tone, flexibility and gait, then prescribes a regimen meant specifically for you?
It may include pool therapy, manual manipulation and myofascial release, stretches, exercises and possibly gait training? After five hip surgeries and many hours of PT meant for my back, this was the key for me.
Most of us with bad hips/knees have one or more spine issues as well, and surgery should be a last resort for most of them (long term relief/pain relief success for most back surgery hovers around 50%), but often the proper therapy regimen, combined with daily stretching and exercise at home can keep us moving for years.
Sue