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Laminectomy 15 mos ago. back pain since surgery. many are convinced its muscle related. is there a way to fix muscle trauma from surgery?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Post laminectomy: there is no way to repair this damage past strengthening exercises you may see a physical therapist for instruction in those exercises

Dr Barton agreed

Answered 9/8/2014

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