August 2025 Healthy News from Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC - Cox Technic® & Exercise: A Gentle Combination for Persistent Pain After Back Surgery

WHEN La Grande 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 offering 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 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) Additionally, Trager et al. (2024) discovered that patients receiving 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, boosting nutrient flow, and restoring healthy spine movement—all without the need for more forceful adjustments. This makes it especially suitable for post-surgical patients needing careful, targeted therapy that works with your body's changed anatomy to tackle persistent pain and restore function.

La Grande 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) demonstrates that both guided and self-paced exercise programs can safely reestablish your strength and flexibility after La Grande lumbar spine surgery. (3) Your body is a remarkable healing machine, and movement is its fuel. Don't let fear keep you sidelined—every gentle stretch and mindful step forward rewrites 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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