Neck & Back Pain

Good afternoon. I have a question for ya'll. It's been 5 weeks to the date since my CRT-D was implanted. Since the implantation I've developed neck and back tightness/ stifness. It is pretty uncomfortable. Something else that is weird is that when I tilt my head down, I feel a "sensation" inside my chest where my colar bones meet. I spoke with my Cardio about last Friday. He thinks that my body is still adjusting/ healing from the surgery which has caused my muscles to really tighten up. It probably does not help that I still can not lift my left arm up to stretch.

 

Has anyone experienced this type of stiffness or pain?

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chiropractor

by Tracey_E - 2018-10-18 18:47:03

They can manipulate us during the surgery, we sleep in odd positions after when we are sore and healing. I get a massage and/or go to the chiropractor to get loosened up again. 

Other than raising it overhead or lifting anything heavy, you should be using your left arm normally. 

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So, my advice is to go about your daily routine and forget that you have a pacemaker implanted in your body.