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Does anyone have lower back pain after TKR?
I am 10 months post op tkr and battle with lower back pain most every day.
I can walk, but can't stand periods of time. Like trying to cook dinner.
Lower back pain 😢 .
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YES! I've read it is actually pretty common. I only hurt my back one time in all my 69 years before my TKR, and I really struggled with it afterward. I'm 15 months out and still working on it, but I feel like I've finally figured it out. Mine began with hurting my back by twisting to get up from a sofa, and got exacerbated from there. Now I am doing two things that help a lot -- I use exaggerated marching steps and arm swings around the house, and I stretch my lower back with an extra little wiggle when I use the "recumbent" stationary bike I home. The bike actually sits up like a chair rather than reclining at all, and my arms are straight down at my sides. I have to remember to swing my arms when I walk or I start to feel tension in my back. Doing these things in the past couple of weeks has helped my walking AND standing still.
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2 ReactionsYes, I had it for months. Several people on this website recommended Esther Gokhale's book Eight Steps to a Pain Free Back. It was a miracle. Sounded crazy when I read it, but it has made all the difference in the world. It's cheap on Amazon, if you are interested. Hope it is helpful. Good luck!
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1 ReactionMy physio says it can be from weak muscles or nerve pain . I’m only 8 weeks so it’s still early …
Have you tried a tens machine ? You can use it at home , while walking .. very easy to use !
Tens products .com has wonderful information
Her advice to me and (most won’t like this ) I had both knees done and use a walker for proper posture and to be more aware of my gait .
I’ve been thinking about getting a massage but my tens machine is really helping