September 2023 Healthy News from Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic

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FAILED BACK SURGICAL SYNDROME PAIN: HOW COMMON? CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP.

Researchers reported that degenerative disc disease and low back pain transitions to chronic low back pain for many after back surgery discectomy. How many experienced back pain beyond 6 months post-surgery? They found that nearly 15% had failed back surgical syndrome (FBSS). (1) Chiropractic care is well-known for its conservative approach to back pain and neck pain. Today, the chiropractic Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management is showing itself valuable for easing post-surgical FBSS spine pain. A retrospective study of 69 such patients treated by 15 chiropractors experienced in Cox® Technic protocols documented greater than 50% relief of pain for 81% of patients in a mean of 11 visits over a 49 day period of active care. The relief at the end of care continued at 2 years follow-up: 78.6% continued with relief. The percentage of relief remained high: 71.6% at end of care and 70% at 24 months. (2) In a prospective study of patients treated with Cox® Technic, 8 of 11 post-surgical FBSS patients stated that their opioid use was reduced or discontinued. (3) We are here to help relieve FBSS back pain that lingers after back surgery and get you back to enjoying life!

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Montreal HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH:

EXERCISE AFTER BACK SURGERY: Straight Leg Raise

The straight leg raise is a versatile movement. It is used as a test by healthcare providers like your Montreal chiropractor when figuring out the source of back pain and disc involvement. A recent study stated that the lack of an active straight leg after back surgery increased the risk of undergoing another surgery. (4) Fortunately, it is a pretty easy exercise. How do you do the it? Lie on a supportive surface. Bend one leg’s knee and place its foot on the floor. With the other leg flat and hips planted on the floor, lift the straight leg off the floor. Hold for 3 seconds and put it down again. Do that motion 10 times. Then, replicate this with the other leg. If that is difficult, there are some variations. (5) Let's discuss what is proper for you before you do these on your own!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about the possible relief of continued pain even after back surgery didn’t stop the pain using The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.

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Make your next Montreal chiropractic appointment with Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic soon. We look forward to seeing you soon! We offer hope for FBSS pain relief and management!