Overcoming Post-Surgical McHenry Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Recovering from back surgery can be a difficult and frustrating path, particularly when persistent pain lingers. However, a combination of targeted exercises and specialized chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can substantially improve recovery and decrease post-surgical back pain.
Exercise as a Foundation for Recovery
Exercise is one of the most effective tools in containing 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 easing pain and disability after lumbar disc herniation surgery. The study reviewed multiple randomized controlled trials and discovered that structured physical exercise programs not only reduce pain but also improve mobility and overall quality of life in post-surgical back pain patients. (1) OrthoIllinois Chiropractic incorporates exercise in all our McHenry chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that helpful!
Top benefits of exercise include:
- Improved 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 McHenry chiropractor to make 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 OrthoIllinois 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 have continued low back pain after surgery got 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 Path to Less Painful Living
Combining structured exercises with Cox Technic Flexion Distraction provides a holistic approach to handling post-surgical back pain. If you're navigating your recovery, consult your McHenry chiropractor at OrthoIllinois 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 shares the effectiveness of the gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in managing the patient recovering from back surgery.
