Overcoming Post-Surgical Ashburn and Herndon Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help
Bouncing back from back surgery can be a difficult and frustrating path, especially when pain continues. However, a combination of directed exercises and focused chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can dramatically 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) features its role in alleviating pain and disability after lumbar disc herniation surgery. The study reviewed multiple randomized controlled trials and notes that structured physical exercise programs not only reduce pain but also boost mobility and overall quality of life for post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn encourages exercise in all our Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that effective!
Top benefits of exercise include:
- Improved blood flow to promote healing.
- Boosted 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 Ashburn and Herndon chiropractor to create individualized, safe, and effective 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 Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn 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 with continued low back pain after surgery got significant improvements with this technique. (2)
Key benefits of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction include:
- Lowered nerve irritation and inflammation.
- Gradual and pain-free restoration of spinal function.
- Safe usage 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're navigating your recovery, consult your Ashburn and Herndon chiropractor at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn to see if these options could fit into your plan and help you recover. Taking proactive steps today can 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 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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