September 2023 Healthy News from Vancouver Disc Centers

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FAILED BACK SURGICAL SYNDROME PAIN: HOW COMMON? CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP.

Researchers wrote that degenerative disc disease and low back pain turns into chronic low back pain for many after back surgery discectomy. How many experienced back pain beyond 6 months post-surgery? They found that nearly 15% had failed back surgical syndrome (FBSS). (1) Chiropractic care is well-known for its conservative approach to back pain and neck pain. Now, the chiropractic Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management is proving itself valuable for easing post-surgical FBSS spine pain. A retrospective study of 69 such patients treated by 15 chiropractors well-trained in Cox® Technic protocols recorded greater than 50% relief of pain for 81% of patients in a mean of 11 visits over a 49 day period of active care. The relief at the end of care sustained at 2 years follow-up: 78.6% continued with relief. The percentage of relief stayed high: 71.6% at end of care and 70% at 24 months. (2) In a prospective study of patients cared for with Cox® Technic, 8 of 11 post-surgical FBSS patients stated that their opioid use was reduced or discontinued. (3) We are ready to help our FBSS back pain patients whose lingers after back surgery and get you back to enjoying life!

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Vancouver HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH:

EXERCISE AFTER BACK SURGERY: Straight Leg Raise

The straight leg raise is a versatile movement. It is tested by healthcare providers like your Vancouver chiropractor when determining the source of back pain and disc involvement. A new study disclosed that the lack of an active straight leg after back surgery elevated the risk of undergoing another surgery. (4) Luckily, it’s a pretty easy exercise. How do you do the it? Lie on a supportive surface. Bend one leg’s knee and place its foot on the floor. With the other leg flat and hips rooted on the floor, raise the straight leg off the floor. Hold for 3 seconds and put it down again. Do that motion 10 times. Then, repeat with the other leg. If that is difficult, there are some adaptations. (5) Let's discuss what is right for you before you start doing these on your own!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about the potential relief of continued pain even after back surgery did not stop the pain using The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.

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Set your next Vancouver chiropractic appointment with Vancouver Disc Centers now. We look forward to seeing you soon! We have hope for FBSS pain relief and management!