Lower Back

Persistent Pain After Back Surgery

Ongoing back or leg pain after spine surgery (post-laminectomy syndrome).

Understanding it

When pain persists after technically successful spine surgery, the nervous system itself is often the driver. This is one of the strongest indications for spinal cord stimulation, which patients can trial for a week before any commitment. Dr. Iyer trained extensively in neuromodulation at Washington University and builds individualized plans for post-surgical pain.

When to seek care

If you are months past spine surgery and pain still limits your life, you have options beyond more surgery or long-term medication.

How Dr. Iyer treats it