I would try to find a therapist that has knowledge of artificial discs if possible. (Not around here - I had to provide the info on what I had done, precautions, recommendations from the surgeon and the English therapists that saw me right after surgery). Mr Boeree recommended pool therapy only for the first 12 weeks (vs in-the-clinic therapy), but not sure what Dr Clavel feels about that. Can you contact him and see if he would have you do anything different, since you are having pain from it. Your surgery was extensive, so I'd get it straight from the expert if you can.
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Joey Sue - 50 years old
9/28/2011: Hybrid STALIF TT interbody fusion at L5-S1 and M6-L ADR L4-5 with Nick Boeree, UK - forever grateful to you Nick! Still doing great.
Prior to the fix: Severe DDD L4-5 and L5-S1 with moderate facet degen at L5-S1, but only mild facet degeneration at L4-5.
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