Nicali Sports Medicine

There is a definite but manageable recovery process for spinal fusion. Pain is usually moderate to severe in the first 1-2 weeks and can be treated with medication. As weeks 3-6 progress, the soreness subsides and the child begins to move again. Most patients will feel a good improvement by month 2, and will have slight discomfort with activity by month 3. So, how bad is pain following back fusion surgery? For most, it is a passing, predictable, and not a pain that is experienced, particularly with adequate post op care. Patients who have undergone spinal procedures at Nicali Sports Medicine and Associates in Pasadena are eligible for decompression therapy, physiotherapy and guided rehabilitation, which helps alleviate pain and rebuild strength in a safe manner.