Benefits of Pre-Back Surgery McHenry Chiropractic Care and Exercise
Before undergoing back surgery, McHenry back pain sufferers can benefit from pre-back surgery chiropractic care and exercise. Research continues to share the value of non-surgical care for back pain relief. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic is the chiropractic care office in McHenry for both!
CHIROPRACTIC SPINAL MANIPULATION BEFORE BACK SURGERY
Self-care is frequently proposed as initial treatment for back pain patients. If that doesn’t produce the desired results, adding non-drug therapy for acute low back pain – spinal manipulation – and for chronic or subacute back pain – spinal manipulation, intensive interdisciplinary rehab, exercise, acupuncture, massage, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy - is recommended by medical physician groups like the American College of Physicians and American Pain Society. (1) OrthoIllinois Chiropractic uses a gentle, evidence-based spinal manipulation treatment called Cox® Technic for relief of back pain that may well assist McHenry back pain sufferers avoid back surgery and manage their back pain more independently.
EXERCISE FOR BACK PAIN RELIEF
Back pain sufferers would like to help themselves as much as possible. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic knows this. Exercise is documented to be useful for non-surgical pain relief for patients with spinal stenosis. (2) The proper form of exercise is important, so we will talk about what is right for you! Maybe Pilates would be your “thing”. A study of chronic musculoskeletal pain patients who tried a Pilates-based exercise program revealed that the pain patients better functioned and coped with their pain condition more independently and effectively. They performed better at work, enjoyed hobbies more, were motivated to keep exercising, did more to make do with their own pain conditions independently. These, in turn, helped them enjoy a healthier way of life. (3) These benefits arose without back surgery.
EXERCISE BEFORE BACK SURGERY
Researchers set up a trial of exercise for back pain patients scheduled for back surgery. They described the back pain condition to the patients thoroughly. They established exercise programs for each patient to perform. They discovered that back pain patients who underwent this pre-surgery program of explanation and exercise gained benefit in several ways: The back pain sufferers felt better exercising than being inactive while waiting for surgery. The back pain sufferers’ mood improved as they exercised. They had time to contemplate their treatment and lifestyle options. Even patients who did not describe symptom improvement reacted well to this program as they thought themselves more confident in being able to do some self-management of their pain. (4) These are all positive outcomes McHenry back pain patients find in their chiropractic care at OrthoIllinois Chiropractic. Control not cure is a realistic goal when coping with back pain.
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Listen to this PODCAST by Dr. Keith Bartley on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about helping a patient find pain relief with the Cox® Technic System of Spine Pain Management as he wanted to avoid back surgery.
Schedule your McHenry chiropractic appointment today. You will find an individualized chiropractic treatment plan that includes Cox® Technic and exercise you find physically possible may well produce the McHenry back pain relief you want without back surgery.
