I am not sure what your surgery was... BUT I had a fusion of c4-5. Yes I still have a lot of muscle spasms in my neck, throat, shoulder and mid back. I currently take a muscle relaxer- zanaflex, that helps a lot without compromising my mental capabilities.

I also went back to work after 2 months and found it quite difficult.

I don't do any formal exercise, but my job is very physical. I am a restaurant manager. I also did 4 months PT and continue to do my exercises at home.

Hi,

I had an endonasal decompression surgery to take care of my Craniocervical compression problem related to a craniocervical junction anomaly. Because of the instability caused by the resection of the parts that were putting pressure on my cord and brain, they also had to do an occiput to C3 fusion.

I am now in 3 months after my first of two surgeries, and I am feeling better in a lot of ways. Less numbness and tingling and a lot more energy. I just got rid of the hard collar a few days ago and am wearing a soft collar on an on and off basis. The neck is very stiff and I am very hesitant in moving it. I am starting physio this Friday and am going back to work in about 3 weeks.

I still have so shooting pain sometimes in my fingers and I am still experiencing some tingling and numbness from time to time in my fingers and left feet. I still have difficulty swallowing which I had hope the surgery would help. I guess the damage was already done and it just might take more time for things to get back to normal.

After my second surgery, my surgeon told me told me he couldn't understand how I could function the way I was. Over 50% of my spinal canal was gone. Even my breathing functions were affected by my condition. I guess I'm lucky now!

I had muscle spasms for a long time afterward. I was doing physiotherapy type exercises to regain ROM but didn't start normal exercises until after 6 months post op. PT and massage therapy are good for the spasms.

Take care!