Overcoming Post-Surgical Minster Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Bouncing back from back surgery can be a challenging path, especially when pain continues. However, a combination of targeted exercises and focused chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can significantly improve recovery and decrease post-surgical back pain.
Exercise as a Cornerstone for Recovery
Exercise is one of the most effective tools in managing post-surgical back pain. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2024) features its role in alleviating pain and disability after lumbar disc herniation surgery. The study reviewed multiple randomized controlled trials and notes that well-defined physical exercise programs not only lower pain but also improve mobility and general quality of life in post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Minster Chiropractic Center incorporates exercise in all our Minster chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that helpful!
Top benefits of exercise include:
- Enhanced blood flow to promote healing.
- Strengthened 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 Minster chiropractor to create individualized, safe, and helpful exercise regimens personalized to their recovery needs.
The Role of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction
For several post-surgery patients, Cox Technic Flexion Distraction offers extra relief from lower back and radicular pain. This chiropractic treatment that Minster Chiropractic Center uses is gentle, controlled spinal decompression to decrease 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 experienced significant improvements with this technique. (2)
Key benefits of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction incorporate:
- 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 provides a holistic approach to handling post-surgical back pain. If you're working through your recovery, consult your Minster chiropractor at Minster Chiropractic Center to see if these options could fit into your plan and help you recover. Taking proactive 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 shares the effective gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in treating the patient recovering from back surgery.
