after breaking your back and having surgery to repair, is hydro-therapy and exercise the only alternative Tx ?

Answer 1

Massage therapy to address scar, adhesion and hypertonic muscle tissue locally and in the surrounding or compensating tissues is good. massage will assist with pain and actual healing and progress toward recovery. Find a massage therapist who works often with injury, scar tissue, and may be able to bill your medical insurance ( if you have massage benefits) Your massage therapist may also use different hot/cold applications during the treatment time, and use therapeutic massage products which help iwth circulation and muscle pain locally. As you heal, consider yoga as a way of maximizing healing and flexibility. good luck

Answer 2

dancemeditation is also good
yoga is an option...gentle yoga