I have been going to physical therapy since July 10. I had my operation on June 8. I have had a neck issue since my June 8th surgery so everytime I go to my PT sessions, they have only worked on my neck. My neck is doing alot better but I think it's far from better. When I look to the right, I have 50% of the movement I should have and I really have to work at retracting my neck in so it doesn't stick out like a giraffe. My therapist has basically been giving my neck a tissue massage(for about 30 minutes) and then I do cardio for 10 minutes. My insurance originally gave me 12 visits, and then we asked for more and then they gave 7 visits. My other friends who had this surgery have had PT for about 6 months! My concern is that so far the therapist has only been working on my neck and I didn't even get to working on strengthening my back muscles yet and I am only down to 7 visits. I'm sure my insurance will give me more after getting pre-authorization again, but they seem to only give a few visits at a time.
I'm actually thinking of switching PT places now. I'm wondering, can I do this in the middle of therapy? Do I just call the insurance and notify them of the change in place? It seems like at my current PT place, they've never had a spinal fusion case. I ask them tons of questions and they don't know how to answer me. I asked them if I can start doing leg presses or lifting any types of small weights and they said they are not sure. I am not against overweight people at all, but my women therapist is about 250 pounds and I'm thinking she may not be the best person advising me of exercise!!!
I just wanted to ask everyone what they did at their PT sessions after the scoliosis surgery. I will be 3 months post-op on Sept. 8. I still don't even know how I should be bending with my back! I ask my therapist and she looks at my as if she doesn't know. I just found out today after inquiring that she is only an assistant.
Lorz, I know you mentioned your therapist since you are in the area. I'm really thinking about going to him.
It would help if anyone that had this surgery can tell me what type of exercises they did post op so I know what to expect when I call around looking for a new place.
Thanks for your help!!
JenM
I'm actually thinking of switching PT places now. I'm wondering, can I do this in the middle of therapy? Do I just call the insurance and notify them of the change in place? It seems like at my current PT place, they've never had a spinal fusion case. I ask them tons of questions and they don't know how to answer me. I asked them if I can start doing leg presses or lifting any types of small weights and they said they are not sure. I am not against overweight people at all, but my women therapist is about 250 pounds and I'm thinking she may not be the best person advising me of exercise!!!
I just wanted to ask everyone what they did at their PT sessions after the scoliosis surgery. I will be 3 months post-op on Sept. 8. I still don't even know how I should be bending with my back! I ask my therapist and she looks at my as if she doesn't know. I just found out today after inquiring that she is only an assistant.
Lorz, I know you mentioned your therapist since you are in the area. I'm really thinking about going to him.
It would help if anyone that had this surgery can tell me what type of exercises they did post op so I know what to expect when I call around looking for a new place.
Thanks for your help!!
JenM
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