Why Your Back Hurts After Knee Replacement Surgery | Spinal Stenosis

[@carolchellino9773]

Thank you for a total explanation-I had to have a revision of one of my knee replacements. And “back pain” on the opposite side from the revision. I am now 16 weeks post surgery. My PT said my knee was doing well-and has given me “stretches” for my hips. Has mentioned ‘stenosis”. I am doing water exercises 3-4 times a week and slowly feel strength returning to the operative side. Your explanation of the body mechanics and strength as whole-makes total sense to me. Thank you!!!! I wish someone/PT would have explained this to me. Your explanation has given me “hope”-I will continue with whole body movement…and maybe consult another PT.

[@annamariearnold2626]

Could you show us a video of how to protect our backs and relieve the pain. Please help

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Let me see what I can do. Thanks for asking.

[@judydennerll6396]

this information was very helpful. I wish my Orthopedic group had included it in pre-surgery “what to expect” information. Since my surgery I have had more irritating breakthrough pain from back issues than the actual incision and swelling pain alone.

[@roopa055]

Thank you so much that was helpful. I just had two months back Right TKR and last 7 months back Left TKR. I am having severe spinal and thigh pain which I never had before. Did not knew what was happening. Your video is relief for me. I will work on it now. Hope soon I will get recovered. God bless Everyone.

[@krisshensley9388]

You hit the nail on the head. I'm 8 weeks post-op for tkr. Next week I will finish PT. My knee and range-of-motion are on target but my back has me in tears. I brought a copy of my MRI to the therapist and tried to talk with him about how the spinal stenosis was impacting my overall recovery. He read the report and said my back condition it is out of the scope of care. My reply was that "everything is connected". He gave me additional exercises that focus strictly on the knee and which only exacerbate low back pain. Thank you for being so mindful about treating conditions holistically.

[@lillianwhite2011]

Thank you for this! You confirmed what I had been thinking was wrong. Eleven years ago I had spinal fusion. Nine months ago I had total left-knee replacement, and 9 WEEKS ago, total right-knee replacement. My back hurts so much I can hardly walk upon arising, so I use a cane to prevent limping, for about an hour. Your video describes me well with the non-endurance with walking. Fortunately I told my PT and nurse-practitioner about the problem, and got PT extended, and also the focus there has been on strengthening my back and leg muscles. I hope to make major improvements in my gait! Thank you so much for pointing out the whole-body issue. You have greatly encouraged me!

[@tammymcgee737]

Omg! This is me! I've always been this way! I just had my knee replaced and I'm in so much pain in my back. I've never been able to walk without a cart and I was rowing before my knee replacement. My physical therapist has been concentrating on my knee. I'm going to talk to my therapist about this. I did tell them that my lower back hurt and they looked at me like I was crazy.

[@heidilevasseur9642]

Exactly what I told my therapist when I first started therapy for TLKR. She stated it could not be done on the same visit... I will be looking for a new therapist for TRKR next month who will address my back pain.

[@madamecampsalot6384]

This video has given me so much relief! I'm 64 & while not athletic, have always worked hard in my preferred physical activities. My knees finally screamed louder than I could bear to put up with and this past year I had both knees replaced, 6 months apart. 1st knee was horrifically painful & swollen. I had 2 awesome PTs and came through it better than I thought possible. 2nd knee had very little swelling and a little less pain. After 3 1/2 months of PT with a different therapist I am frustrated to tears. I have attempted to get my therapist to hear me; to understand that I am worse off when I leave my session, to the point that I can't function for 2 days and something has to change. I've explained where I am hurting, refused certain exercises that caused me immediate pain, and cried in her face. Other therapists in the room have pulled me from an exercise when my therapist wasn't present to assist/assess me. My therapist once responded to me that she is working on my knee, and can't help me with what ever arises from therapy. So please, how does one get through to their therapist that something needs to change in order for improvement to occur? I worked hard to get my 1st knee back in order. Now I feel like I'm going backwards. I thank you for your time and expertise.

[@tammymcgee737]

Yes how do you get the physical therapist to listen. They look at me like I'm crazy. I know I had spinal stenosis before. My Doctor said some of my vertebrae fused together and it says I have this on my xray

[@kathyclark3168]

Excellent video as always, just the right video I needed to see and hear from you 😁👍👍💯

[@lindaembree1631]

Thank you! Iam 4 months out from my total knee replacement and having back and leg issues. I will call my surgeon's office. Thanks

[@totaltherapysolutions]

I wish you good news.

[@jenniferseaman7524]

Your videos are so helpful. I love that you take time to explain things. I am 2 1/2 weeks PO RTKR. I have had more pain in my hip, upper portion of leg and low back at night than in the knee itself. It’s keeping me awake most of the night. Any suggestions on exercises I can do at home to help with this? I’m still unable to lift my leg. So frustrating. My knee was swollen and in bad shape at the time of surgery so I knew that I might not be one of those who are up and at em a week after surgery. Joined your Facebook group as well. Thank you for putting this out there for us. ❤️

[@johnstrain240]

This is very timely. I am 6 weeks post op and my knee feels great but I had spinal fusion 9 months ago and now have some more stenosis Causing pain in my hip and “buzzing” in the shin, both on the same side as the knee. The hypersensitivity of the knee has kept me awake at night. Finally saw my back surgeon and we came up with a non surgical (I hope) plan with my physical therapist to relieve my symptoms. The sooner the better!!

[@rebeccav.3733]

Thank you. A very helpful topic that no one addressed with me.

[@sangokipozi4611]

Thankyou so much! It’s a releaf just to know know that what Iam undergoing at my back and hips is normal! I will now concentrate on the whole of my body as I recover and during my physiotherapy. Iam so released now! Bless you brother

[@grahamsengineering.2532]

Very informative video, thankyou.

[@JF-iq7rd]

This is me. Have had two knee replacements in one year, but the second knee replacement 8 weeks ago is acerbutating my existing lower left lumbar spine pain is excruciating. When walking or doing my exercises for knee. Seeing pysio this week to explain this is worse than before when l had two bowed legs for 7 years.

[@lisaratzel9169]

Do you have any information on total ankle replacements.

[@barbigoschen8692]

Thank you for this video!

[@mariawojcik4394]

Tony thank you very much 🙏

[@totaltherapysolutions]

You are very welcome.

[@jeffw3776]

Right on. My knee is great now at almost 5 months. But my back has been a problem for 3 months now!!!

[@ellieragonese2080]

You are so right on! Thanks so much as always.

[@annalba]

Thank you so much , I had knee surgery July 2021 had my 8 weeks of therapy during the last 2 weeks my back had a flare up most to the exercises became difficult to do , Now I am back in therapy again focusing on my knee & again Back is irritated You Just answered my questions that I have been trying to get out of my therapist. huge thanks for that.

[@bonniebamford8504]

Tony again you give us a great video! Thank you for all the information.

[@danafriedella480]

I found this video so helpful. I have a question if you can maybe help me. About 2 months after TKR I began having pain all through my body. Under my ribs, squeezing around my ribs, upper back pain, lower back pain. Discomfort under shoulder blades. I know my arms hurt from pushing myself up all the time. I have been to a few doctors. Bloodwork, ultrasound all good. They think it's all muscular. Can this be normal from my surgery?? I have never had discomfort throughout my body like this. Anyone else maybe have this issue??

[@SRK.1983]

Very useful as always. Thank you.

[@laurenbahr3556]

I had so much liw back pain I went to ER night before last. My knee pain I can handle. I feel like I'm giving birth, actually. I've had bulging disks and stuff 5 years ago. But this us terrible. Had a Scan of my back Tuesday. 2 bulging discs, spinal stenosis, bone spurs, both arthritis and DDD. I was told I need back surgery years ago. I'm actually in a rehab facility now. They say I'm doing fantastic but the pain is just unbearable. Totally lost my appetite. Eat 1 or 2 bites per meal for a week now. Hoping that improves. Thanks for your video. Holy Cow, that shopping cart thing has fit me to a tee. Thanks again. I did so much better today. I'm independent in my room now. Going home Sunday. Take care.

[@shaunlayton9814]

I’m 10 weeks after postera hip replacement the first 5 weeks went really well but since then when ever I go out walking I get pain in my glutes and in my shin I’m 62 years old but very active a ultra marathon runner iron man and all things extreme is this pain normal many thanks Shaun

[@debbieseier6893]

Hello I am 3 months into TKR. My therapist says I am borderline with rom at 98 after he works the knee. He’s leaving it up to me if I want to talk to orthopedic surgeon. Don’t know if I should make an appt or not. I have Lower back pain now as well. You nailed It. I listen to all your videos ..as you know in Canada it’s takes a while to get into doctor thanks for all your explanations

[@bron9674]

Thank you from Australia... b

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Wow! Thanks for the comment and subscribing. I have always wanted to visit Australia. It is on my bucket list.

[@heleneanderson7463]

Thank you so much. Went for Xrays today - but now I know exactly what the problem is. You have hit the nail on the head....

[@jorgeroman979]

thank you 🙏

[@totaltherapysolutions]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@meglythomancy7041]

Thank you!

[@marianarobinson7845]

Thank you. You’ve explained spinal stenosis. I also have calf muscle pain in both legs and top of my thighs near the groin. I was absolutely fine up to week 9 and then the sciatica pain started. All the GP will do is give me more pain killers. Lifting things has exacerbated it and the TKR joint. So I would like to know what the limits should be. (68 yr old female U.K.).

[@ninajones115]

I have had tkr and I have finished with pt. I have paint going down by my pelvis area and travel down my knees. When I was doing t they only focused on the knee and no other part of the body. What can I do to get it well. Is there any exercises I can do. Please reply

[@pamwarren1005]

Really enjoyed podcast they really helped me after my TKR. I have a question I am at 105° after three months and Dr wants to do MUA. How can you tell if the ligaments are scar tissue. I have keloid on outer scars before but never had any other joint work done. Thanks so much

[@totaltherapysolutions]

I am not sure there is any way to definitely tell. Your therapist might be able to distinguish muscle guarding from ligament tightness. The skin healing with a keloid scar doesn't tell us anything about the internal scarring. Sorry, I wish I had a better answer.

[@florencepackiamuthu3456]

I just had my bileteral knee replacement 1 week ago. I already had bck pain problems (L4/L5 /S1). After surgery my bck pain in killing n it runs dwn my both calfs... I really need to find the most correct position to sleep. Still having sleepless nights..

[@janeabila850]

Hi I recently did TKR on my left leg,my recovery has been amazing and when I was ready to walk,my lower back startee to ache especially at nite.Please advice on exercised and remedies for my back pain.

[@lew0017]

I am 12 weeks out from tlkr and just now my back is acting up. I can’t seem to do anything without my back seizing up.

[@rachaeljackson4171]

My back especially the hip hurts so much and I get frustrated because I hit a plato and want to give up

[@pamgibbons375]

I have spinal stenosis and my back bothered me for a couple of weeks, I just kept walking, and stretching and it went away.

[@erenix3909]

damn been trying to rid of pain for a year now. you were diagnosed with stenosis?

[@andresalanis4497]

I have spinal stenosis and in about a month I'm going to have total knee replacement should I have a knee replacement or not

[@andresalanis4497]

What exercises should I do with the strength of my back and my knee at the same time thank you for your videos very informative

[@thunter1003]

Mines is killing me 😢

[@ellb8795]

also - you are taller after TKR, on one side or the other, or overall if you had both knees done. Your WHOLE BODY IS DIFFERENT!!!!