Overcoming Post-Surgical San Jose Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Bouncing back from back surgery can be a difficult and frustrating path, particularly when pain continues. 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 effective tools in containing 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 notes that structured physical exercise programs not only reduce pain but also improve mobility and general quality of life for post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Chiropractic Solutions incorporates exercise in all our San Jose chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that effective!
Top benefits of exercise include:
- Improved blood flow to support healing.
- Boosted core and back muscles to reinforce 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 San Jose chiropractor to create individualized, safe, and effective exercise regimens tailored 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 Chiropractic Solutions 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 have continued low back pain after surgery experienced 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're navigating your recovery, consult your San Jose chiropractor at Chiropractic Solutions to see if these options could be right for you. Taking such steps today may well lead to a stronger, potentially pain-free tomorrow.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Byron Folwell on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the effective gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in managing the patient recovering from back surgery.
