August 2025 Healthy News from Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers - Cox Technic® & Exercise: A Gentle Combination for Persistent Pain After Back Surgery
WHEN Baton Rouge BACK SURGERY ISN'T ENOUGH: How Cox® Technic Offers Hope For Relief
Back pain that lingers after back surgery can feel like a devastating setback, leaving many patients like you or your loved one discouraged when conventional treatments fall short. Cox® Technic, a specialized type of chiropractic distraction spinal manipulation, presents a promising conservative treatment option. This gentle technique utilizes a specially designed table for controlled distraction treatment of the low back, creating decompression while mobilizing tight segments.
Research shows 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, finding significant improvements in both pain levels and functional disability scores after Cox® Technic treatment. (1) Additionally, Trager et al. (2024) found that patients receiving chiropractic care, including distraction techniques, had lower surgical reoperation rates compared to 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 especially suitable for post-surgical patients requiring gentle, precise treatment that respects altered spinal anatomy while addressing ongoing pain and dysfunction.
Baton Rouge CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Exercise After Back Surgery
However it turned out, Your back surgery marked the start of your healing journey, not the end of your active life! Recent research by Son et al. (2025) shows that both guided and self-paced exercise programs can safely restore your strength and flexibility after Baton Rouge 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 worry hold you back from progress—every gentle stretch and mindful step forward reshapes 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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