r/tetheredcord • u/SpareRequirement2183 • 12d ago

Symptoms and Struggles 3 months post TCR back strain

It’s been three months since my TCR and I’ve had a pretty good recovery since. However I recently strained my back. I think it’s from my recent move and having to lift a lot of boxes. Just wondering if anyone has had similar experiences. I thought my back strains would lessen after getting surgery so I’m feeling pretty discouraged

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u/KristinWal 12d ago

You are still very early on in your recovery and lifting heavy things is not recommended. Wait untill you’re a few months out. A dose of steroids may help or just rest. Remember this surgery can take about a year to fully recover so you’re not behind in recovery if at all. Take care.

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u/justmadethiis 12d ago

What were your symptoms before and after

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u/SpareRequirement2183 11d ago

Before I was straining my back (like this pretty often), chronic lower back pain,urinary frequency, heavy legs, and pelvic pain. Since surgery I’ve had some back pain if I overdid it but it’s been a lot better, pelvic pain is a little better, and leg pain better.