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

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

Persistent back pain following back surgery presents a significant challenge, with traditional approaches often providing limited relief. 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, creating decompression while mobilizing tight segments.

Research reports 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) 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 works by gently decompressing spinal discs, enhancing nutrient flow, and reinstating healthy spine movement—all without the need for more forceful adjustments. This makes it especially suitable for post-surgical patients requiring careful, targeted therapy that works with your body's changed anatomy to tackle persistent pain and restore function.

Oxford CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Exercise After Back Surgery

However it turned out, Your back surgery was just the beginning of your comeback story! Recent research by Son et al. (2025) demonstrates that both guided and self-paced exercise programs can safely restore your strength and flexibility after Oxford 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 isn't just recovering; it's preparing to support all your dreams again. Start today!

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