Definition:

This refers to chronic back and/or leg pain that occurs after back (spinal) surgery. Common symptoms associated with FBS (failed back syndrome) include diffuse, dull and aching pain involving the back and/or legs. Abnormal sensibility may include sharp, pricking, and stabbing pain in the extremities. The term "post-laminectomy syndrome" is used by some doctors to indicate the same condition as failed back syndrome.

Symptoms:

• Diffuse, dull and aching pain involving the back and/or legs
• Abnormal sensibility may include sharp, pricking, and stabbing pain in the extremities
• Chronic back pain

Causes:

• Continued pain after a back surgery either because surgery was never indicated in the first place or the surgery was incomplete or inadequate

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching
• Core stabilization exercises
• Lower extremity strengthening exercise