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Hello, I am a recent graduate of a complete fusion with screws and some flexible rods-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002575/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

Jennifer, thank you very much for taking the time to read the full article and to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698779/

Discussion: Lower Back Pain Treatments/Fusions

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

@mmumman Hi there, my scoliosis was very similar to yours except that is was more in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284714/

Discussion: 23 year old s/p Posterior Spinal Fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 18 12:04pm

Hi- I have had MCTD (akin to Lupus) since 1996. Have always focused on maintaining mobility....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596938/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 24, 2021

About 4 yrs ago I was seen by a ortho MD who does back pain treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053351/

Discussion: Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

bunnybear, the pain relief can last for six or seven months without treatment Sometimes I aggravate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938810/

Discussion: Coccydenia… Do you ever really ever recover?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

Sorry for the late response. I have consulted with a spine surgeon at HSS in NYC....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372835/

Discussion: Severe neck pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 17 2:40pm

@cookie07 I understand how upsetting it is to be ignored by a surgeon. Sometimes, that may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315982/

Discussion: spine doctors/neurosurgeon recommendations

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 29 4:48pm

gravity3, arthro means joint arthrosis is the narrowing of the joint the facets are the joints...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072644/

Discussion: Can someone help with X-ray results?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 22, 2024

Very helpful. Thanks. My scoliosis is progressing, but I have some wiggle room, I am at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047119/

Discussion: Posterior & Anterior Lumbar Surgery: What is recovery like?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

I am looking at a l5 s1 extension fusion and decompression soon I’m scared but in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220700/

Discussion: Does anyone have foraminal stenosis ?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 24 2:21pm

Yes. Was in Er for muscle spasms ans I have myeomalacia at c5 and stenosis. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078920/

Discussion: Myelomalacia: Let's connect

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

@sedavey92 You might try something like myofascial release work. What it does is gently stretch fascia....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235258/

Discussion: Unknown muscle issue in upper mid-back

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 29, 2018

This is my first attempt to reply to this group. I have osteoarthritis in several joints...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/148488/

Discussion: is the pain from hip or back?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 22, 2017

Hi, everyone, It’s time to open a new group dedicated to Spine Health. So many of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/94141/

Discussion: Implantable neurostimulator for chronic pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 29, 2019

(Female) Hi I was diagnosed with mild scoliosis when I was 13, it has been very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149514/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 3, 2018

@JustinMcClanahan thanks for starting this group. I'm lillgrizz and you will see me all throughout this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149425/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 1, 2017

Wow...that is my fear is that I will trade one pain for a different pain. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028158/

Discussion: Doc recommends spinal fusion from T12 - S1.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

Thank you for all your information . It’s so helpful to hear someone else’s experience that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958726/

Discussion: Has anyone had scoliosis surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

Hi sutherlin, welcome to Connect. Thank you for taking the time to share with the community...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/128490/

Discussion: Harrington Rod and lower back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 2, 2016

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