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

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

Back pain that lingers after back surgery can feel like a devastating setback, leaving many patients like you or your loved one frustrated when conventional treatments fall short. Cox® Technic, a specialized type of chiropractic distraction spinal manipulation, offers a promising conservative treatment option. This gentle technique utilizes a specially designed table for controlled distraction treatment of the lumbar spine, generating decompression while mobilizing tight segments.

Research shows Cox® Technic's clinical success for post-surgical back pain. Gudavalli et al. (2016) analyzed 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 treatment. (1) Furthermore, Trager et al. (2024) discovered 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 restoring 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.

Plainville 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 reestablish your strength and flexibility after Plainville 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 worry hold you back from progress—every gentle stretch and mindful step forward rewrites 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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