Overcoming Post-Surgical Baton Rouge Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Recovering from back surgery can be a difficult and frustrating path, particularly when pain continues. However, a combination of targeted exercises and focused chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can substantially boost recovery and decrease post-surgical back pain.
Exercise as a Cornerstone 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) highlights its role in easing pain and disability after lumbar disc herniation surgery. The study evaluated multiple randomized controlled trials and found that structured physical exercise programs not only reduce pain but also boost mobility and overall quality of life in post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers encourages exercise in all our Baton Rouge chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that helpful!
Key benefits of exercise include:
- Increased blood flow to support healing.
- Strengthened core and back muscles to reinforce the spine.
- Improved mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety associated with chronic pain.
However, post-surgical patients should always work closely with their healthcare providers like their Baton Rouge chiropractor to make individualized, safe, and effective 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 Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers uses is gentle, controlled spinal decompression to reduce 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 Path to Less Painful Living
Combining structured exercises with Cox Technic Flexion Distraction provides a holistic approach to managing post-surgical back pain. If you are navigating your recovery, consult your Baton Rouge chiropractor at Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers to see if these options could be right for you. Taking proactive 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 shares the effective gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in managing the patient recovering from back surgery.
