Overcoming Post-Surgical Auburn Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Bouncing back from back surgery can be a challenging path, especially when pain continues. However, a combination of targeted exercises and focused chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can significantly boost recovery and reduce post-surgical back pain.
Exercise as a Foundation for Recovery
Exercise is one of the most valuable tools in containing post-surgical back pain. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2024) features its role in alleviating pain and disability after lumbar disc herniation surgery. The study evaluated multiple randomized controlled trials and found that structured physical exercise programs not only reduce pain but also boost mobility and general quality of life for post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. encourages exercise in all our Auburn chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that effective!
Key benefits of exercise include:
- Enhanced blood flow to promote healing.
- Strengthened core and back muscles to support the spine.
- Improved mental well-being by decreasing stress and anxiety linked with chronic pain.
However, post-surgical patients should always work closely with their healthcare providers like their Auburn chiropractor to create individualized, safe, and effective exercise regimens tailored to their recovery needs.
The Role of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction
For several post-surgery patients, Cox Technic Flexion Distraction gives extra relief from lower back and radicular pain. This chiropractic treatment that Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. uses is gentle, controlled spinal decompression to decrease pressure on the nerves and discs, while boosting spinal mobility. A retrospective case series published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2016) found that patients with continued low back pain after surgery experienced significant improvements with this technique. (2)
Key benefits of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction include:
- Reduced nerve irritation and inflammation.
- Gradual and pain-free restoration of spinal function.
- Safe usage for patients with specific surgical histories.
A Way to Less Painful Living
Combining structured exercises with Cox Technic Flexion Distraction provides a holistic approach to handling post-surgical back pain. If you are working through your recovery, consult your Auburn chiropractor at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. to see if these options could fit into your plan and help you recover. Taking such steps today may well lead to a stronger, potentially pain-free tomorrow.
CONTACT Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Byron Folwell on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the effective gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in treating the patient recovering from back surgery.
