And how are you feeling after your surgery on your DDD? Which levels did you have fused? I've been told that I may actually have more flexibility after surgery, after my neck muscles relax (I've lost the normal lordosis and have this stiff, straight neck). The surgeon urged me not to wait more than 6 months for the surgery, because it may result in permanent problems. So scary as it may sound, sometimes you just have to do it.
Have a great day! wr
At Wed, 26 Mar 2003, klischma@foxinternet.com wrote:
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>Hi,
>I had a spinal fusion also (cervical) five years ago. Six weeks after
>sugery, I was referred to 20 physical therapy sessions which included a
>bunch of back and neck exercies, AND the physical therapist doing very
>gentle massage on my 2 inch onlg scar, so it "wouldn't get adhesed". And
>it didn;t. Yu should ask for that after surgery. Most insurances will
>pay for physical therapy after a spinal fusion. good luck!
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