In spinal fusion surgery, an orthopaedic surgeon removes the intervertebral disc between two or more vertebrae and then fuses the bones together. Over time, the bones are transplanted together to fix the part of the spine. The purpose of fixing a portion of the spine is to correct conditions such as disc herniation and degenerative bone disease that can damage the spinal nerves. Chiropractic works by treating or resolving multiple diseases by adjusting or realigning the bones, including the spine. There is some debate about whether spinal massage should be treated after spinal fusion surgery.
Postoperative spine is easily injured. (Source: janulla / iStock / Getty Images) Post-operative healing process
Fusion bone grafting together may take at least three months. During this time, the patient should avoid bending, twisting or stressing the spine and possibly destroying the graft. Once the bones are grafted together, another few months of physical therapy may be needed to strengthen the graft and the muscles around the bone. Strengthening the graft is critical to maintaining bone integrity and fixing the spine. Depending on the patient's health, it may take at least one year of comprehensive treatment and treatment to fully recover.
Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractors and chiropractic physicians believe that patients with spinal fusion often continue to experience pain, and in some cases, their condition worsens after surgery. A case report published in the Journal of the Society of Chiropractic and Orthopaedic Surgeons in 2009 stated that patients with persistent pain after lumbar fusion responded well to spinal adjustment and traction decompression. Adam Tanase, a chiropractor in the St. Louis area, suggests that while chiropractors should not use a rotating method, or “distort and pop,” fusion patients can benefit from other spinal manipulation techniques.
Risk Chiropractic Treatment
The Mayo Clinic believes that spinal correction operations are usually performed by a licensed professional. However, they also warned that chiropractic treatment has serious risks, including spinal nerves and brain stem damaged rokes. Fusion patients may have a greater risk of injury, especially if the graft is not strong enough or the chiropractor is not familiar with spine manipulationTransfer method.
Best Choice
Patients with a spinal fusion should avoid a chiropractor during the first year after surgery. After the first year, you should consult your surgeon and physiotherapist to determine if the graft is strong enough to withstand chiropractic treatment. To find a reputable chiropractor, consult your surgeon or physiotherapist or consult the American Society of Chiropractors. When you meet with a chiropractor, tell him about your spine fusion and ask him about the technique he uses and whether he is familiar with non-ro reasonable spinal manipulation methods.
