August 2025 Healthy News from Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic - Cox Technic® & Exercise: A Gentle Combination for Persistent Pain After Back Surgery

WHEN Montreal BACK SURGERY ISN'T ENOUGH: How Cox® Technic Offers Hope For Relief

Persistent back pain following back surgery presents a significant challenge, with usual approaches often providing limited relief. Cox® Technic, a specialized form of chiropractic distraction spinal manipulation, presents a hopeful 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) examined 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) discovered that patients who received 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 generate negative intradiscal pressure, promote nutrient exchange, and restore normal spinal biomechanics without aggressive manipulation. This makes it particularly suitable for post-surgical patients needing gentle, precise treatment that respects altered spinal anatomy while addressing ongoing pain and dysfunction.

Montreal 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 reestablish your strength and flexibility after Montreal 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 fear keep you sidelined—every gentle stretch and mindful step forward reshapes your future. Your spine isn't just recovering; it's preparing to support all your dreams again. Start today!

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