try to be patient
Dear Cindy Lou,
Your last surgery wasn't very long ago. Have you decreased your pain medications? After my last surgery, it seemed like I was going to be almost pain free shortly after surgery. It wasn't until I started lowering the amount of pain medication I was using that I realized I still had pain if I overdid things OR if I didn't stretch regularly. I think the muscles around problem areas can get very stiff if from holding everything in place to avoid pain. If you get ok from your dr. some gentle stretching might help. How about massage? Medical insurance will often pay for massage if it is prescribed by a dr.
I hope you feel better soon!
Melody
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Melody
12/29/08- 3 level ADR Prodisc C in Seattle
12/21/07-Revision surgery, fusion L4/5 L5-S1
1975-scoliosis surgery,Harrington Rods, fused T2 to L4
Felt great in 20's and 30's....late 30's started having chronic neck and lower back pain. By 40 pain worsened enough to begin seeking surgical solutions.
ADR surgery much easier recovery than fusion!
This site has been a great source of information for me! I would be happy to help anyone who has questions. 
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