Could my previous tummy tuck be the cause of my back pain? 4 years post op

Right after Tummy tuck it is required the bending over position and sometimes it may cause back muscle spasm because overstretching but, it totally improves after patients acquire the upright position.
Your pain sounds more like a typical sciatic nerve pinching and you need a Spine surgeon or specialist: orthopedist or Neurosurgeon.
Muscle tightening during tummy tucks improves back pain.
Be encouraged!!
Dr. Cárdenas

Thank you for your question regarding whether your previous tummy tuck may be the cause of your back pain. It is highly unlikely that your tummy tuck has caused your back pain. In fact, tummy tucks are often performed to alleviate back pain, not induce it.
To address your back pain, it's crucial to undergo a thorough evaluation. This may involve getting an MRI and consulting with an orthopedic or spine surgeon. Treatments like steroid or PRP shots may be recommended depending on the findings.
However, I do not believe your back pain is a result of your tummy tuck. It is essential to explore other potential causes and seek appropriate medical evaluation to determine the source of your discomfort.
I hope this response provides some clarity on whether your tummy tuck is related to your back pain. Best of luck in finding the proper diagnosis and treatment for your condition.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Hello @n2jesus87, thank you for your question. it's unusual for a tummy tuck to be the direct source of back pain, especially this long after the surgery. Most typically, any back discomfort associated with a tummy tuck would arise shortly after the procedure and be related to altered posture due to the healing process. you might consider consulting a neurologist or an orthopedic specialist who can provide a thorough evaluation and explore other potential causes of your pain. Keep in mind that correlation doesn't imply causation. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).

No, with shooting pain down your leg from your hip, you may have sciatica and may have a bulging disc. An MRI would be helpful. If you are overweight, loose the weight and you may get a lot of relief.

During the first couple of weeks after surgery some patients have discomfort in the lower back from the muscles of the abdomen being tight, but this subsides quickly. Back pain from a tummy tuck would not begin a year after surgery. I encourage you to meet with your primary care physician to discuss your concerns.

I do not think your TT contributed to or is the cause of your back pain. It sounds like there is some sort of nerve or orthopedic issue. I would continue to look into the cause and hope you feel better soon.

Hello, I hope you feel better! Actually I don´t really see any relation between your surgery and your condition, have the doctors tried to check your spine, for hernias or any other problems related, have you lost more weight? or have they maybe consider fibromialgia.

Back pain especially lower back pain is the number one medical reason for patients to miss work. It is exceedingly common and it is unlikely to be related to your previous tummy tuck especially if it started a year after your procedure. You’re a big city is far more likely to be contributing. proper work abs back pain generally include seeing pain specialist with an MRI to evaluate back pathology. There are a number of interventions can be potentially affect him such as fluoroscopy guidance steroid injections.
I don’t think you’re gonna get back relief by talking to plastic surgeons. A full tummy tuck is a permanent irreversible operation. Even if it was the cause of your back pain you can’t undo the tummy tuck.
Continue seeking a proper work up for your back pain including getting second opinion if necessary. Weight loss is probably, your best ally for improving your overall condition. Obesity is not related to the lack of exercise, but far more related to what you eat, and how much you eat
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD