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Cervical stenosis: Leg weakness

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@rdflash0788 I wanted to say thank you for your service. If you are considering care at a Mayo campus, it would be good to check if you have insurance coverage for Mayo. I don't know how insurance works for the military. The insurance accepted at Mayo can be a bit different at each campus, so that is worth a call to the billing department. You can find information at https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance.

You have a lot to think about. With prior surgeries, you'll have scar tissue, and that can contribute to body tightness and affect body alignment. It isn't a cure all for everything, but Myofascial Release Therapy can help the body move better. Here is our discussion about Myofascial Release that can treat this fascia tightness form injuries and surgeries. I have done a lot of this myself.

Neuropathy - "Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/

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