“Do heating pads work after back surgery?”

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“Do heating pads work after back surgery?”

I am a 66 year old female. I want to know do heating pads work after back surgery?

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**Dr. Clive M. Segil** Orthopedist Los Angeles, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Clive M. Segil Orthopedist Los Angeles, CA

They can. It depends on the type of surgery. A Zoom consultation would help.

**Dr. David Andrew Kummerfeld** Orthopedist Tyler, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. David Andrew Kummerfeld Orthopedist Tyler, TX

They can help relax muscles

**Dr. Ali Nourbakhsh** Orthopaedic Surgeon Atlanta, GA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ali Nourbakhsh Orthopaedic Surgeon Atlanta, GA

Yes it can. You can try it