Immobilizing the part of the vertebrae causing pain helps relieve symptoms related to back pain. In spinal fusion surgery, parts of the spine that cause pain due to arthritis, degeneration, stenosis, fracture, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, etc., are fused and immobilized. They do not limit motion, but they control hyper-flexible areas and limit their flexibility.
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How to overcome terrible back pain post spinal fusion surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a spinal fusion surgery down my entire back about two years ago when I was 17. I never had terrible back pain but as of recent, it is been somewhat bad. I feel like a 97-year-old woman. I have difficulty in sleeping because some positions just make the pain worse. Will this las... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern. In my opinion, post-surgery you should start work on a little bit of rehabilitation to strengthen the spinal muscles. That would have prevented these kinds of issues. Do not worry. I would like you to have a good recovery session frequently insid... Read Full »
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