just had an op on my back for a prolapsed disc?

Question

six weeks ago i had an op on my back for a prolapsed disc im happy with the op on my back its a lot better than it was BUT i now have what you call drop foot in which i have to wear a foot brace no matter what exercises i do i dont seem to be getting any movement and at night i seem to get cramp in the lower part of my left leg and my left foot sometimes feels as though ive had it in the freezer has anybody out there got any sensible suggestions on how i can get my foot moving again ive tried everything thankyou

Answer 1

Hi. A member of my family had the same operation last June and she still has the frozen feeling in her left foot and gets spasms in her back and legs. It is a common result of that operation and can take up to one and a half years to get better. Wading in the swimming pool helps her a lot, But do not to swim much as it puts pressure on the nerves.
Hope you feel better soon.
Smurf

Answer 2

aww sorry to hear that, not sure but heat pads sometimes help with circulation i have a prolapsed disc have done for ten years will not have the operation due to complications, my right leg is almost useless due to nerve damage from the spine, but heat helps my leg with the cramps, and the tightness i feel in my foot, i dont know if it will work for you but good luck.

Answer 3

i would see your doctor and ask to be refered to physio,just don,t suffer get help.