Surgery update, piriformis release
Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 8:20 pm
Quick update,
It's been a week now since my piriformis surgery with doctor Bollens.
Recovery has been less than smooth so far with serious flare ups in nerve pain and so far my activities are very limited . Laying in bed most of the day with short walks in the house and short sitting sessions for meals and to keep the muscles from cramping up too much, two to three weeks after surgery I can start gentle stretches and PT to mobilise and strengthen the muscles again.
Pseudosciatic and pudendal nerve flare ups can be quite bad at the moment after just walking or standing too long, sitting is also very limited to here and there 15 minutes.
Usually wake up with no to minimal pain but this progresses throughout the day,
But supposedly things are within the normal expectations and doctor Bollens said this will take time, typically four weeks before significant relief because of inflammation, swelling and 'nerve awakening'.
Will keep you updated in the coming weeks!
It's been a week now since my piriformis surgery with doctor Bollens.
Recovery has been less than smooth so far with serious flare ups in nerve pain and so far my activities are very limited . Laying in bed most of the day with short walks in the house and short sitting sessions for meals and to keep the muscles from cramping up too much, two to three weeks after surgery I can start gentle stretches and PT to mobilise and strengthen the muscles again.
Pseudosciatic and pudendal nerve flare ups can be quite bad at the moment after just walking or standing too long, sitting is also very limited to here and there 15 minutes.
Usually wake up with no to minimal pain but this progresses throughout the day,
But supposedly things are within the normal expectations and doctor Bollens said this will take time, typically four weeks before significant relief because of inflammation, swelling and 'nerve awakening'.
Will keep you updated in the coming weeks!