Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Scar Tissue and Post-Operative Pain
Failed back surgery syndrome refers to the formation of scar tissue following back surgery (epidural fibrosis) that causes post-operative pain. Not much can be done for this condition other than gentle stretching to help the nerve heal and not become bound by scar tissue.
Scar tissue is a common occurrence after back surgery and is not always a cause of pain. In fact, scar tissue is part of the normal healing process after surgery. This article...