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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...

Shoulder Pain After Laparoscopic Surgery. Undergoing a surgical procedure comes with risks and complications. These risks include post-operative infections, hemorrhage, blood clots, and anesthesia complications. Although no surgery is risk-free, laparoscopic surgery reduces post-operative risks to a bare minimum. Laparoscopic surgery is minimally invasive and is suitable for several surgeries, including endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy removal, hernia repair, and gastric bypass. The procedur...

Stabbing Pain After Carpal Tunnel Surgery. A carpal tunnel surgery is supposed to relieve pain, but what if you still feel pain post-procedure? Unfortunately, pain after the surgery can be severe and even present with burning in some cases. However, you are not alone. Pain after carpal tunnel surgery is quite normal, and a physical therapist can help you manage that pain. This article explores why you may feel pain after carpal tunnel surgery and how physical therapy can help. Why Is Carpal...

Pain On Top Of Foot After Bunion Surgery. If you’ve ever had one before, you surely know that the bony bump that protrudes from the base of your big toe is a bunion. Bunions push your toes together and may limit your movement and activity. They can even cause deformities. If you have bunions, you are not alone. This condition is common in older adults, especially women. Some people may even have bunions on both feet. Because bunions can cause permanent deformities, your doctor may reco...