Overcoming Post-Surgical Richmond Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Bouncing back from back surgery can be a difficult and frustrating process, particularly when pain continues. However, a combination of targeted exercises and specialized chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can significantly improve recovery and reduce post-surgical back pain.
Exercise as a Foundation for Recovery
Exercise is one of the most valuable tools in managing 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 easing pain and disability after lumbar disc herniation surgery. The study evaluated multiple randomized controlled trials and notes that well-defined physical exercise programs not only lower pain but also boost mobility and general quality of life in post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Johnson Chiropractic encourages exercise in all our Richmond chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that helpful!
Top benefits of exercise include:
- Increased blood flow to promote healing.
- Boosted 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 Richmond chiropractor to make 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 gives extra relief from lower back and radicular pain. This chiropractic treatment that Johnson Chiropractic uses is gentle, controlled spinal decompression to reduce 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 who have continued low back pain after surgery got significant improvements with this technique. (2)
Key benefits of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction incorporate:
- Reduced nerve irritation and inflammation.
- Slow and steady and pain-free restoration of spinal function.
- Safe usage for patients with specific surgical histories.
A Path 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 find yourself working through your recovery, consult your Richmond chiropractor at Johnson Chiropractic to see if these options could fit into your plan and help you recover. Taking such steps today can 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 describes the effective gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in managing the patient recovering from back surgery.
