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My surgery is next Thursday. I was speaking with a massage therapist and they recommended that I get a fewdeep tissue massages before surgery since my muscles are so knotted up. ( I have a huge knot in my right neck, upper back, shoulder area due to my curve) With my muscles being so pulled and pushed together into knots, I was wondering if anyone was ever recommended to get it loosened up before surgery?
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Thoracic curve approx 62 degrees,
Lower curve of approx 38 degrees
27 years old
http://pennstatehershey.org/findaprovider/provider/1507
Scheduled for Spinal Fusion 2/2/2012
T2-L2 or L3
Engaged to be married on 4.6.2013!
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I didn't think of it, but I think it's an excellent idea. Certainly can't hurt.Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free -
How about a whole DAY of massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, full-on spa day, as much as you can afford!Stephanie, age 56
Diagnosed age 8
Milwaukee brace 9 years, no further treatment, symptom free and clueless until my 40s that curves could progress.
Thoracolumbar curve 39 degrees at age 17
Now somewhere around 58 degrees thoracic, 70 degrees thoracolumbar
Surgeon Dr. Michael S. O'Brien, Baylor's Southwest Scoliosis Center, Dallas TX
Bilateral laminectomies at L3 to L4, L4 to L5 and L5 to S1 on April 4, 2012
Foramenotomies L3 through S1 in August 2014Comment
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I am coming at this from a different angle from previous posters. I am pre-surgery and my work is somewhat similar to massage - I do a kind of manual therapy. I think it would be great for you to treat yourself to one or more massages before your surgery. It may help relax you before the big day.
If you're interested in getting massaged to help the surgery go more smoothly, I'm not sure that massage would have a material effect on how the surgery goes. You'll be under anesthetic, which tends to have a more loosening effect on tight muscles than a massage or two, and I imagine that scoliosis surgeons are used to working with backs that have some knotty muscles in them, and will not experience them as much of a hindrance.
Good luck! I hope your surgery is a complete success and that your recovery is fast and full.Joshua
Diagnosed with 42 degree thoracolumbar scoliosis in 1996
1997 - 45 degrees
2003 - 29 degrees
2011 - 27 degrees
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I think that sounds like a WONDERFUL idea for anyone about to have major spine surgery! They should include it in the scoliosis "package" as a way to reduce stress and anxiety over the surgery AND get the insurance to pay for it! LOL ... I know I'm living in a fantasy world right now, but it would be nice. :-)Originally posted by Mojo's Mom View PostBe happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
but we are alive today!Comment
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New blog
Hi all,
I started a new blog since my surgery is coming up soon. Hope its helpful! http://everythingwillbejustspine.blo...blog-post.htmlThoracic curve approx 62 degrees,
Lower curve of approx 38 degrees
27 years old
http://pennstatehershey.org/findaprovider/provider/1507
Scheduled for Spinal Fusion 2/2/2012
T2-L2 or L3
Engaged to be married on 4.6.2013!Comment
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Great little blog, and great therapy, I would imagine. Best of luck Roxjanine, you're nearly there.Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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That's a really clever name for your blog! It's nice to read these when people are willing to share their experiences with the public. It's really helpful for those of us who are behind you on this rollercoaster called scoliosis - pun intended!Be happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
but we are alive today!Comment
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Stephanie--WHY didn't I think of the whole day spa experience before the surgery. DAAANNNGGG!!!
Sigh.
Yes, I agree a massage before the surgery would be a good thing....Discovered scoliosis when 15 years old.
Wore Milwaulkee Brace for 1.5 years.
Top curve 85 degrees, bottom curve 60 degrees
Surgery completed August 23, 2011 (during an earthquake, can you believe that?)
Dr. Charles Edwards, II
The Spine Center at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD
Before and after xrays:
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You would have to remove the nail polish ,however before your surgeryMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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