August 2025 Healthy News from Apple Country Chiropractic - Cox Technic® & Exercise: A Gentle Combination for Persistent Pain After Back Surgery

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

Back pain that lingers after back surgery can feel like a distressing setback, leaving many patients like you or your loved one frustrated when conventional treatments fall short. Cox® Technic, a specialized type of chiropractic distraction spinal manipulation, offers a promising conservative treatment option. This gentle technique uses a specially designed table for controlled distraction treatment of the lumbar spine, generating decompression while mobilizing restricted segments.

Research demonstrates Cox® Technic's clinical success 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) Furthermore, 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 especially suitable for post-surgical patients requiring gentle, precise treatment that respects altered spinal anatomy while addressing ongoing pain and dysfunction.

Williamson 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 Williamson lumbar spine surgery. (3) Your body is a remarkable healing machine, and movement is its fuel. 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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