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Pain in Incision Months After Surgery. Surgeons make incisions during surgery to access the specific organ, tissue, or structure that needs correction. However, most people don’t feel any pain at all during the process, and that’s because they’re under anesthesia. When the effects of anesthesia wear off after the surgery, it is normal to experience some degree of pain or discomfort at the incision site after surgery, but that usually resolves. While recovering from surgery,...

Pain Medication After Surgery. Bullet Point Summary - . Different types of pain medications are used, including opioids, NSAIDs, anesthetics, psychoactive drugs, and non-opioid pain relievers. Opioids are strong painkillers but carry risks of addiction and overdose, so they are typically prescribed for short-term use. Non-drug techniques like guided imagery, heat or cold therapy, and TENS can provide additional pain relief when used alongside medications. Physical therapy is benefi...

Knee Stiffness After ACL Surgery. Although ACL surgery is done to replace a torn knee ligament and alleviate pain, you may experience stiffness after your surgery. This stiffness is often due to scar tissue formation; without physical therapy, it can lead to reduced mobility and function. This blog discusses the causes of knee stiffness after ACL surgery and how Barkman & Smith's physical therapy can help. What Are The Causes Of Knee Stiffness After ACL Surgery?. After an ACL surgery, y...

Muscle Stiffness After Surgery. Muscle stiffness after surgery occurs when you feel tightness or muscle pain around a surgical site. This stiffness can be mild or severe, depending on the type of surgery you undergo. Unfortunately, in cases when stiffness is severe, it can limit your mobility and function. That’s why it is essential to get prompt treatment to prevent further complications. Leaving stiff muscles untreated can lead to increased pain, reduced range of motion, and muscle w...

Pain 1 Year After Achilles Tendon Surgery. The Achilles tendon connects the muscles in the back of your calf to your heel. A tear in this tendon can lead to severe pain, immediate bruising, limited range of motion, and inability to bear weight. Without prompt treatment, tendon tears restrict movement and cause nerve pain. Although there are surgical and non-surgical treatments for a torn Achilles tendon, surgery reduces the risk of reinjury and has a shorter downtime. Nevertheless, some peop...