lost2001 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Im just over 2 weeks post op and have started getting pretty annoying neck pains. Now Im not use to sleeping on my back and I think that might be the cause but its just really painful and considering I cant sleep on my side for 3 month ( I use to sleep on my tummy but I would be happy with sleeping on the side). Has anyone else noticed this type of pain after surgery ? is there anything that I can do to reduce it or help it? I dont sleep too high up with the pillows Ive reduced them right down but its still painful such that I can't sleep properly and have difficulty the next day with stiff neck. Should I be worried as I dont think this is a normal post op experience ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donatella Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yes very normal because of the way you sleep and the way you hunch when you walk (subconsciously leaning forward). Heat packs, shoulder rolls, voltaren and better posture will all help. Even better is someone to give you a nice ole neck and shoulder rub loosen it up lost2001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost2001 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yes very normal because of the way you sleep and the way you hunch when you walk (subconsciously leaning forward). Heat packs, shoulder rolls, voltaren and better posture will all help. Even better is someone to give you a nice ole neck and shoulder rub loosen it up thank you so much this makes me feel a little better, I was just worried since I couldnt find much on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AspiretoInspire Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I had massive issues with my neck post surgery from trying to sleep on the stupid pillow fort. It really caused some problems for me which then led to headaches. Look after yourself as best you can - it does get better!!! lost2001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbGal Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I had issues too with this as I too was a tummy sleeper so I used my heat pack before bed and in the morning to hell, and adjustments from a chiro, Neck massage from hubby too it gets better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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