Overcoming Post-Surgical Fort Wayne Back Pain: How Exercise and Cox Technic Flexion Distraction Can Help

January 28, 2025

Recovering from back surgery can be a difficult and frustrating path, particularly when pain continues. However, a combination of targeted exercises and specialized chiropractic techniques, such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction, can significantly improve recovery and reduce post-surgical back pain.

Exercise as a Foundation for Recovery

Exercise is one of the most effective 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 easing 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 lower pain but also improve mobility and overall quality of life in post-surgical back pain patients. (1) Aaron Chiropractic Clinic encourages exercise in all our Fort Wayne chiropractic patients’ treatment plans. It’s that effective!

Top benefits of exercise include:

  1. Increased blood flow to promote healing.
  2. Strengthened core and back muscles to reinforce the spine.
  3. 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 Fort Wayne chiropractor to create individualized, safe, and helpful exercise regimens personalized to their recovery needs.

The Role of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction

For several post-surgery patients, Cox Technic Flexion Distraction gives extra relief from lower back and radicular pain. This chiropractic treatment that Aaron Chiropractic Clinic 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 who experience continued low back pain after surgery experienced significant improvements with this technique. (2)

Key benefits of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction incorporate:

  1. Lowered nerve irritation and inflammation.
  2. Gradual and pain-free restoration of spinal function.
  3. 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 managing post-surgical back pain. If you are working through your recovery, consult your Fort Wayne chiropractor at Aaron Chiropractic Clinic 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 details the effective gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in managing the patient recovering from back surgery.

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