Overcoming Post-Surgical Fernandina Beach Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Recovering from back surgery can be a challenging path, particularly when pain continues. However, a combination of targeted exercises and focused chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can significantly boost recovery and decrease post-surgical back pain.
Exercise as a Foundation for Recovery
Exercise is one of the most valuable 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 discovered that well-defined physical exercise programs not only reduce pain but also improve mobility and overall quality of life in post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Amelia Chiropractic Clinic incorporates exercise in all our Fernandina Beach chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that effective!
Key benefits of exercise include:
- Increased blood flow to promote healing.
- Boosted core and back muscles to reinforce 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 Fernandina Beach chiropractor to make individualized, safe, and helpful 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 Amelia Chiropractic Clinic 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 experience 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.
- Slow and steady 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 handling post-surgical back pain. If you find yourself working through your recovery, consult your Fernandina Beach chiropractor at Amelia Chiropractic Clinic to see if these options could be right for you. Taking such steps today may well 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 describes the effectiveness of the gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in treating the patient recovering from back surgery.
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