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  • friwaftt
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    I am 18 months post my last of 5 surgeries to fuse C3-7. I am now suffering from debilitating muscle spasms from ears to waist, nerve damage and all of the resultant pain and mobility restrictions. I have recently been diagnosed with a very mild scoliois that is believed to be a result of the muscle spasms/pulling. I have tried to keep up with regular exercise, physical therapy, pilates, yoga, stretching, massage and lots of walking but it is getting worse – not better. I have found that many of the exercise/PT practioners do a “one size fits all” and become resistant when I try to personalize. One PT insisted on dry needling which sent my muscles into orbit and only exacerbated my muscle contractions and pain level. Botox and/or heavy meds have been prescribed, but neither help and create a host of nasty side effects. I am at my wits end and my pain is over the top – and I have a very high pain threshhold. My surgeon “has done all (he)can …” Do you have any recommendation for further evaluation and/or exercises?
    I did submit a request for a consultation from you, but have not received a response. I am willing to come to Vail.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    To obtain a consultation, all you have to do is call 888 888-5310.

    Your pain could have many difference sources. You could have a pseudoarthrosis, continued nerve compression at the surgical areas, degenerative changes of the levels above or below your fusion or chronic radiculopathy. A workup would most likely reveal your pain sources.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
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