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I have a pulling in my back after back surgery four month ago what could it be?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

May be normal: Muscular pulling and stiffness may be just normal healing discomfort after some sine operations. Since i don't know what your surgery was the best person to ask is your surgeon during a post operative visit.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. James Cole answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Muscle tightness: Most likely muscular tightness from the healing process. Could also be some instability from the surgery. Need to work on stretching and core muscle strengthening first for at least 2-3 months see exerciseball.Com.

Answered 8/3/2013

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies : Could be a muscular tightness or scar tissue, could be even related to a fusion if you had one done. When your surgeon gives you the go ahead, you could start a program of stretching and strengthening and see if that helps.

Answered 5/15/2017

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