Benefits of Pre-Back Surgery Concord, NC Chiropractic Care and Exercise
Before undergoing back surgery, Concord, NC back pain sufferers will do well to undergo chiropractic care and exercise. Research continues to share the value of non-surgical treatment for back pain relief. InConcord, NC Pure Chiropractic is the chiropractic care clinic for both!
CHIROPRACTIC SPINAL MANIPULATION BEFORE BACK SURGERY
Self-care is often proposed as initial treatment for back pain patients. If that does not work, including non-drug therapy for acute low back pain – spinal manipulation – and for chronic or subacute back pain – spinal manipulation, intensive interdisciplinary rehab, exercise, acupuncture, massage, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy - is suggested by medical physician organizations like the American College of Physicians and American Pain Society. (1) Pure Chiropractic specializes in a gentle, evidence-based spinal manipulation treatment in the form of Cox® Technic for relief of back pain that may well help Concord, NC back pain sufferers refrain from back surgery and control their back pain more independently.
EXERCISE FOR BACK PAIN RELIEF
Back pain sufferers want to help themselves as much as possible. Pure Chiropractic realizes this. Exercise is shown advantageous for non-surgical pain relief for patients with spinal stenosis. (2) The right form of exercise is important, so we will discuss what is suitable for you! Maybe Pilates would be your exercise of choice. A study of chronic musculoskeletal pain patients who tried a Pilates-based exercise program found that the pain patients better functioned and managed their pain condition more autonomously and efficiently. They performed better at work, took pleasure in hobbies more, were motivated to keep exercising, did more to make do with their own pain conditions independently. These, in turn, helped them enjoy a healthier lifestyle. (3) These benefits came without back surgery.
EXERCISE BEFORE BACK SURGERY
Researchers established a trial of exercise for back pain patients headed to back surgery. They explained the back pain condition to the patients thoroughly. They set up exercise programs for each patient to do. They discovered that back pain patients who experienced this pre-surgery program of explanation and exercise gained benefit in several ways: The back pain sufferers felt better exercising than being inactive while waiting for surgery. The back pain sufferers’ mood got better as they exercised. They had time to reflect on their treatment and lifestyle options. Even patients who didn’t report symptom improvement responded well to this program as they felt more confident managing their pain themselves. (4) These are all positive outcomes Concord, NC back pain patients discover in their chiropractic care at Pure Chiropractic. Control not cure is a realistic goal when coping with back pain.
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Listen to this PODCAST by Dr. Keith Bartley on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about helping a patient find pain relief with the Cox® Technic System of Spine Pain Management as he wanted to avoid back surgery.
Schedule your Concord, NC chiropractic appointment today. You will find an individualized chiropractic treatment plan that consists of Cox® Technic and exercise you find physically possible may well deliver the Concord, NC back pain relief you desire without back surgery.
