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Spine Health | Last Active: Nov 22, 2023 | Replies (5)

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@juliegg

I had c5 c6 fusion in march of this year. Initial relief was good, no pins and needles or numbness in hands. Bad neck pain though.
Last couple of months migraines every day, numbness in my left arm and extremely sore back of neck.
Awaiting another mri. Feel devastated at the moment x

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Nov 21, 2023

@juliegg Hello Julie. Welcome to Connect. I've also had a C5/C6 fusion and I periodically have to have my physical therapist loosen up the tightness in my neck. It does affect my arm and cause pain and tingling. I have a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome that restricts the nerve bundles passing from the neck, under the collar bone and to the arms. When my surgical scar tissue tightens up, it causes some pain, but what helps a lot is doing myofascial release with my physical therapist.

Here is our discussion on MFR where you can find a lot of information.

Neuropathy - "Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
Have you heard of this type of therapy before?

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