Posted 10/20/2017 9:49 AM (GMT -5)
Muscle spasms are a big problem after surgery & cause additional pain. It could be your muscle relaxer is not doing its job as well as it could. Perhaps talk to your dr about trying a different one. Have you tried ice, that is the one thing so many used here is ice. I do not know how long you are keeping the heat on or how often, but too much heat can also further irritate things that are already irritated & not very happy right now. I would suggest moist heat no longer than 20 minutes at a time & alternate with ice packs. At least it is worth giving it a try.
I hope you can get some relief & agree with you about the neck collar.