August 2025 Healthy News from OrthoIllinois Chiropractic - Cox Technic® & Exercise: A Gentle Combination for Persistent Pain After Back Surgery

WHEN McHenry BACK SURGERY ISN'T ENOUGH: How Cox® Technic Offers Hope For Relief

Persistent back pain after back surgery presents a significant challenge, with usual approaches often providing limited relief. Cox® Technic, a specialized type of chiropractic distraction spinal manipulation, offers a hopeful conservative treatment option. This gentle technique uses a specially designed table for controlled distraction treatment of the low back, generating decompression while mobilizing restricted segments.

Research reports Cox® Technic's clinical effectiveness for post-surgical back pain. Gudavalli et al. (2016) examined patients with continued low back and radicular pain following spinal surgeries, finding significant improvements in both pain levels and functional disability scores after Cox® Technic care. (1) Additionally, Trager et al. (2024) found that patients who received chiropractic care, including distraction techniques, had lower surgical reoperation rates compared to those without conservative manual therapy. (2)

Cox® Technic works by gently decompressing spinal discs, boosting nutrient flow, and reinstating healthy spine movement—all without the need for more forceful adjustments. This makes it particularly suitable for post-surgical patients needing gentle, precise treatment that respects altered spinal anatomy while addressing ongoing pain and dysfunction.

McHenry CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Exercise After Back Surgery

However it turned out, Your back surgery marked the start of your healing journey, not the end of your active life! Recent research by Son et al. (2025) demonstrates that both guided and self-paced exercise programs can safely restore your strength and flexibility after McHenry lumbar spine surgery. (3) Your body has an incredible capacity to heal, and gentle movement is the key that unlocks that power. Don't let fear keep you sidelined—every gentle stretch and mindful step forward reshapes your future. Your spine is building strength to carry you toward everything you want to do again—take that first step today!

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