Overcoming Post-Surgical St Peters Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Recovering from back surgery can be a difficult and frustrating process, especially when pain continues. However, a combination of directed exercises and specialized chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can substantially boost recovery and decrease post-surgical back pain.
Exercise as a Foundation for Recovery
Exercise is one of the most effective tools in managing post-surgical back pain. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2024) highlights its role in alleviating pain and disability after lumbar disc herniation surgery. The study assessed multiple randomized controlled trials and found that well-defined physical exercise programs not only reduce pain but also improve mobility and general quality of life in post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Old Mill Chiropractic encourages exercise in all our St Peters chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that effective!
Top benefits of exercise include:
- Improved blood flow to support healing.
- Strengthened core and back muscles to support the spine.
- Improved mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety associated with chronic pain.
However, post-surgical patients should always work closely with their healthcare providers like their St Peters chiropractor to create individualized, safe, and helpful exercise regimens tailored to their recovery needs.
The Role of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction
For many post-surgery patients, Cox Technic Flexion Distraction offers extra relief from lower back and radicular pain. This chiropractic treatment that Old Mill Chiropractic uses is gentle, controlled spinal decompression to decrease pressure on the nerves and discs, while enhancing spinal mobility. A retrospective case series published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2016) found that patients who experience continued low back pain after surgery experienced significant improvements with this technique. (2)
Key benefits of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction incorporate:
- 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 makes available a holistic approach to managing post-surgical back pain. If you're navigating your recovery, consult your St Peters chiropractor at Old Mill Chiropractic to see if these options could be right for you. Taking proactive steps today may well lead to a stronger, potentially pain-free tomorrow.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Byron Folwell on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he shares the effectiveness of the gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in treating the patient recovering from back surgery.
