Overcoming Post-Surgical Plainville Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Recovering from back surgery can be a difficult and frustrating path, especially when persistent pain lingers. However, a combination of directed exercises and focused chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can dramatically improve recovery and reduce 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 evaluated multiple randomized controlled trials and found that well-defined physical exercise programs not only reduce pain but also boost mobility and general quality of life for post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Layden Chiropractic incorporates exercise in all our Plainville 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 Plainville chiropractor to make individualized, safe, and helpful exercise regimens personalized to their recovery needs.
The Role of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction
For many post-surgery patients, Cox Technic Flexion Distraction gives extra relief from lower back and radicular pain. This chiropractic treatment that Layden Chiropractic uses is gentle, controlled spinal decompression to reduce 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 experience continued low back pain after surgery got significant improvements with this technique. (2)
Key benefits of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction include:
- Lowered nerve irritation and inflammation.
- Gradual 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 makes available a holistic approach to managing post-surgical back pain. If you find yourself navigating your recovery, consult your Plainville chiropractor at Layden Chiropractic to see if these options could be right for you. Taking such steps today can 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 details the effective gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in treating the patient recovering from back surgery.
