What causes chronic pain in neck and back after cervical and lumbar fusions?
Patient: I have chronic back and neck pain. I have had 2 cervical fusions and I lumbar fusion, but I m still in pain. I have numbing pain in my left leg from my hip to my foot. Can t stand having anything touching my foot. I also get what I call electric pain in my back when I go from a sitting position to standing. I can t walk or stand for very long. Sometimes it feel like my spine can t hold me up. I also get pain around my should blade. Doctor: hi Good morningthe implants in the spine make you stiff that causes pain. you need to get in touch with a Physical therapist who can help you maintain flexibility and get Functional