"my history is spinal fusion/neck ~7 years ago- plates and screws in my neck.  now have 3 bulging disks in neck also. 6 discs removed from back (spinal stenosis, herniated discs, scoliosis)- have 6 metal plates, two steel rods and 14 screws~in back. the surgeries did help- but still have pain, burning, &amp; pins and needles sensation in neck, shoulders &amp; arms. burning pain in hips, and muscular soreness through out my back. i&#039;ve been on pain meds for years and wasn&#039;t getting a lot of relief. i discussed with my md and he ordered voltaren gel. i can&#039;t say enough how much relief i receive from this medicine. can sleep better, pain much less. i&#039;ve even begun hiking again!"