Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS), also known as Post-Surgical Continued Pain (PSCP), refers to persistent pain experienced after spinal surgery. If you are dealing with any of the following symptoms, you might be experiencing FBSS:

• Back and/or neck pain post-surgery

• Changes in posture or walking patterns (gait)

• Burning, tingling, or numbness

• Pain, tingling, or numbness in the extremities

• Muscle weakness following surgery

• Experiencing the same, similar, or worse back pain than prior to surgery

Persistent low back and extremity pain after spinal surgery affects up to 50% of patients. Many individuals suffering from FBSS turn to chiropractors in search of relief, hoping to find solutions for their ongoing spinal discomfort that they believed would be resolved through surgery.

At Malvern Chiropractic Clinic and Melbourne Spine Clinic, our Chiropractors are equipped to treat Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) using Cox® Flexion-Distraction therapy. This approach has demonstrated effectiveness in alleviating symptoms for those still experiencing pain after spinal surgery. Cox® Flexion-Distraction is a safe, gentle, non-surgical, doctor-controlled spinal decompression therapy designed specifically for patients with FBSS.

Research published in The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in June 2016 examined 69 patients suffering from post-surgical continued pain and revealed promising results. With the implementation of Cox® Technic by 15 chiropractic professionals, over 50% pain relief was reported in 81% of patients after an average of 11 visits over 49 days. The study indicated no adverse effects or events during treatment, highlighting the potential for pain relief for those suffering from post-surgical back pain. Notably, sustained pain relief of 70% was maintained even 24 months after active care.

At Malvern Chiropractic Clinic and Melbourne Spine Clinic, our Certified Cox® Flexion-Distraction and Spinal Decompression Chiropractors leverage the most recent research and clinical data to diagnose and treat patients with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. Our focus is on providing safe, gentle, and non-surgical treatments for FBSS, positioning Cox® Flexion-Distraction as a recognized alternative to further spinal surgery.

REFERENCES

(1)   Gudavalli, MR., Olding, K., Joachim, G., Cox, JM. Chiropractic Distraction Spinal Manipulation on Postsurgical Continued Low Back and Radicular Pain Patients: A Retrospective Case Series. J Chiropractic Med. 2016 Jun; 15(2): 121–128. Published online 2016 May 25. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2016.04.004