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Hello i recently had appendix surgery laparoscopy jan 7 to be exact but i have back stiffness?
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Common: After abdominal surgery it is common for reflex back muscular discomforts, often from muscle tightness or spasms. Try to be up out of bed or out of a chair with more walking each day. Local heat may also help some.
Answered 1/17/2013
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Compensating: Your lower back musculature is compensating for your abdominal muscles, which you are less likely to use due to pain. This will resolve in 4-6 weeks.
Answered 1/18/2013
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