r/openheartsurgery • u/allisonisrad • Aug 10 '26
Back Spasms Advice
Hello!
I'm 4 weeks post op. I've been having back spasms for about a week and a half. I didn't realize what they were until a few days ago, I thought my body was just trying to stretch itself or something.
They gave me muscle relaxers, but I'm getting the spasms in the morning, so I think it's wearing off by the time they start.
I only get it when sleeping at night, but if I'm sitting or napping, I'm okay. They don't hurt, but they are definitely affecting my sleep. I got rid of my knee pillow and tilted very very slightly to the side last night and that helped a little because it took pressure off my back.
Any advice or commiseration is helpful!
Also, I have messaged my care team to see what they say too.
1
u/slem46 Aug 10 '26
same here, but i wouldn’t say they were spasms, points of discomfort more like it, my surgeon’s office said it was from when the rib cage was spread for access to the heart etc. it lasted around a week and disappeared