[Hi tiger bear, you are right at the time I remember that happening to me, about 3 or 4 weeks post op. got those spasms. I was given soma just to take when they accur, knocked the spasms down and cut the pain all at once. Maybe you doctor would give just a few for then this occurs. I had taken off my collar the same way, same timing. You are doing just fine. It will continue to get better and better each week....ginnie