August 2025 Healthy News from Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office - Cox Technic® & Exercise: A Gentle Combination for Persistent Pain After Back Surgery
WHEN Groton BACK SURGERY ISN'T ENOUGH: How Cox® Technic Offers Hope For Relief
Back pain that persists after back surgery can feel like a distressing 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 hopeful conservative treatment option. This gentle technique uses a specially designed table for controlled distraction treatment of the low back, generating decompression while mobilizing restricted segments.
Research demonstrates Cox® Technic's clinical effectiveness for post-surgical back pain. Gudavalli et al. (2016) analyzed patients with continued low back and radicular pain following spinal surgeries, revealing significant improvements in both pain levels and functional disability scores after Cox® Technic treatment. (1) Furthermore, Trager et al. (2024) found that patients who received chiropractic care, including distraction techniques, were significantly less likely to require repeat surgery than those without conservative manual therapy. (2)
Cox® Technic's effectiveness stems from its ability to create negative intradiscal pressure, promote nutrient exchange, and restore normal spinal biomechanics without aggressive manipulation. This makes it particularly suitable for post-surgical patients requiring gentle, precise treatment that respects altered spinal anatomy while addressing ongoing pain and dysfunction.
Groton CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Exercise After Back Surgery
However it turned out, Your back surgery was just the beginning of your comeback story! Recent research by Son et al. (2025) demonstrates that both guided and self-paced exercise programs can safely reestablish your strength and flexibility after Groton 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 fear keep you sidelined—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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