I'm 8 months post-op from acdf c6-c7 and c7-t1. I'm very active and fit. 37 yo female. I still feel quite a bit of tightness in my neck and upper back. I'm beginning to be concerned that this will never feel 100% :( . Has anybody else had or is having similar issues?

I'm a cyclist, but recently had surgery and had to take about 6 mo off of all training. I eased back into training (kind of?) but think that maybe I was cycling too much too soon, and lifting legs too heavy. I've had, what I believe to be, hamstring tendonitis for 2 months now. I've stopped all activity but I'm still feeling the aggravation.

Does anybody have experience with hamstring tendonitis? Can I cycle even if i'm "feeling it" but its not necessarily hurting? How long did it take to heal? What helped?

I had ACDF surgery 6 months ago from C6-C7 and C7-T1. Overall, I feel much better post-surgery. Nerve pain and nerve damage are both gone. However, my upper-back/trap area is very tight. I can't put my head back all the way. I'm 37 yo female, active and fit. I'm nervous that I won't return back to my same level of comfort. Does anybody have experience with this post op? Thanks!