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Why You Still Feel Pain After Surgery (Unseen Causes)

Pain Specialists Australia
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Still in chronic pain after spinal surgery? You're not alone. Many people undergo spinal fusion, laminectomy, or discectomy hoping for lasting relief-only to find that their pain persists or even worsens. If this sounds familiar, you may be wondering: Why does this happen, and what can you do about it? The truth is, spinal surgery is not always a guaranteed fix for pain. In some cases, it can create new challenges that affect your nerves, muscles, and spine stability. Understanding the root cause of your pain is the first step toward effective management and long-term relief. In this video, we'll uncover the causes of pain after spinal surgery, including: ✅ Structural vs. Non-Structural Causes – Understanding the difference between mechanical issues and nerve-related pain. ✅ Adjacent Segment Disease – How surgery can put extra stress on nearby spinal segments, leading to new pain. ✅ Epidural Fibrosis (Scar Tissue Formation) – Why post-surgic …...more
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Why You Still Feel Pain After Surgery (Unseen Causes)
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Mar 12025
Still in chronic pain after spinal surgery? You're not alone. Many people undergo spinal fusion, laminectomy, or discectomy hoping for lasting relief-only to find that their pain persists or even worsens. If this sounds familiar, you may be wondering: Why does this happen, and what can you do about it? The truth is, spinal surgery is not always a guaranteed fix for pain. In some cases, it can create new challenges that affect your nerves, muscles, and spine stability. Understanding the root cause of your pain is the first step toward effective management and long-term relief. In this video, we'll uncover the causes of pain after spinal surgery, including: ✅ Structural vs. Non-Structural Causes – Understanding the difference between mechanical issues and nerve-related pain. ✅ Adjacent Segment Disease – How surgery can put extra stress on nearby spinal segments, leading to new pain. ✅ Epidural Fibrosis (Scar Tissue Formation) – Why post-surgical scar tissue can irritate nerves and cause ongoing pain. ✅ Central Sensitisation – When the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain signals, prolonging discomfort. ✅ Glial Cell Activation – How inflammation in the nervous system can amplify pain long after surgery. ✅ When to seek professional help – Signs that your pain needs further medical evaluation. Here are the links we described in the video https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... Wu Q, Cui X, Guan LC et al. Chronic pain after spine surgery: Insights into pathogenesis, new treatment, and preventive therapy. J Orthop Translat. 2023 Sep 30;42:147-159. d Chronic Pain After Surgery video    • 6 Surgeries That Cause Chronic Pain: What'...   Subscribe for more expert insights on pain management and treatment options. Help raise awareness about pain management by liking this video and subscribing for further updates. Let us know in the comments section what aspects about pain you'd like to learn about. Follow us on the following channels.   / painspecialistsaustralia     / pain_specialists_australia     / pain-specialists-australia      / @painspecialistsaustralia   Contact us here https://painspecialistsaustralia.com.... And finally, a reminder, the information in these videos are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in these videos are for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional.

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Pain Specialists Australia

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