Overcoming Post-Surgical Vancouver Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Recovering from back surgery can be a challenging process, especially when persistent pain lingers. However, a combination of targeted exercises and specialized chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can dramatically improve recovery and decrease 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) highlights its role in easing 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 lower pain but also improve mobility and general quality of life for post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Vancouver Disc Centers incorporates exercise in all our Vancouver chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that effective!
Key benefits of exercise include:
- Increased blood flow to support 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 Vancouver chiropractor to create individualized, safe, and effective exercise regimens personalized to their recovery needs.
The Role of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction
For several post-surgery patients, Cox Technic Flexion Distraction gives additional relief from lower back and radicular pain. This chiropractic treatment that Vancouver Disc Centers 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:
- Lowered nerve irritation and inflammation.
- Slow and steady and pain-free restoration of spinal function.
- Safe application 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 managing post-surgical back pain. If you are navigating your recovery, consult your Vancouver chiropractor at Vancouver Disc Centers to see if these options could be right for you. Taking proactive steps today may well lead to a stronger, less painful 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.
