Question about stiffness in back

[melodyl]

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

[Cindylou]

Thank-you guys very much. I haven't lowered my pain meds yet, precisely because of the existing stiffness and increased pain. Don't know if I should?? I have thought of doing massage. I think I just need to bite the bullet and schedule some. I also started doing a few small stretches on my mat, but I should call the doctor and confirm that this is approved. Plus, I really need to walk big time, so I will ask about that too. I came up to the cabin by myself for a few days to just try and sort some of this out. I'm praying this is still surgical stiffness. I need a break.