Overcoming Post-Surgical Groton Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Bouncing back from back surgery can be a challenging process, especially when persistent pain lingers. However, a combination of directed exercises and focused chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can significantly improve recovery and decrease 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 lower pain but also boost mobility and general quality of life in post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office incorporates exercise in all our Groton chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that effective!
Key benefits of exercise include:
- Improved blood flow to support healing.
- Strengthened core and back muscles to support the spine.
- Improved mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety linked with chronic pain.
However, post-surgical patients should always work closely with their healthcare providers like their Groton chiropractor to make personalized, safe, and helpful exercise regimens tailored to their recovery needs.
The Role of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction
For many post-surgery patients, Cox Technic Flexion Distraction offers extra relief from lower back and radicular pain. This chiropractic treatment that Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office 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 with continued low back pain after surgery experienced significant improvements with this technique. (2)
Key benefits of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction incorporate:
- Reduced nerve irritation and inflammation.
- Gradual and pain-free restoration of spinal function.
- Safe application for patients with specific surgical histories.
A Way to Less Painful Living
Combining structured exercises with Cox Technic Flexion Distraction provides a holistic approach to handling post-surgical back pain. If you find yourself working through your recovery, consult your Groton chiropractor at Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office to see if these options could fit into your plan and help you recover. 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 effectiveness of the gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in managing the patient recovering from back surgery.
