Chiropractic can’t fix everything, but it can help you heal after surgery.
As a chiropractor with years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of helping many people avoid surgery through conservative care. But I’ve also had honest conversations with patients when chiropractic wasn’t enough – especially in cases involving severe herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or vertebral joint deterioration.The truth is: chiropractic care isn’t a magic bullet. And I’ll never pretend it is.
Sometimes surgery is absolutely necessary. I’ve had several patients who ended up needing spinal surgery because the damage was too advanced or the pain too debilitating to continue without surgical intervention. And I fully supported their decision. In fact, in a few cases, I even encouraged them to explore surgical options after conservative treatment failed to bring relief.
But here’s the part that often gets overlooked: the story doesn’t end with surgery.
Life After Surgery: The Role of Chiropractic Care
Many of the spinal surgeons my patients have worked with actually recommend chiropractic care after the surgical site has healed. Why? Because once the acute surgical issue is resolved, there are still muscles, joints, and nerve patterns that need to be addressed. Post-surgical compensation patterns, scar tissue buildup, and reduced mobility in other areas of the spine often lead to stiffness, discomfort, and poor posture down the line.
That’s where our team comes in.
We don’t adjust or manipulate the surgical site itself. Instead, we focus on maintaining mobility, reducing stress on adjacent areas, and helping the patient get back to doing the things they love – safely and confidently. Regular chiropractic adjustments can support proper biomechanics, decrease inflammation in the supporting structures, and promote long-term spinal health.
Teamwork Over Ego
I’ve always believed that healthcare works best when it’s collaborative. I’m not here to compete with surgeons. I’m here to complement them. When a patient’s surgeon gives the green light for chiropractic care post-op, we work as a team to keep that patient feeling their best and to hopefully avoid future problems down the road.
In fact, some of my most grateful patients are the ones who came back to me after surgery. They didn’t see chiropractic as a last-ditch effort – they saw it as part of their ongoing recovery and maintenance plan.
Chiropractic Care Can Help
If you’ve had spinal surgery or are considering it, I want you to know that chiropractic care can still play a meaningful role in your journey. Not to “fix” what was already surgically corrected, but to help you maintain that correction, support the rest of your spine, and improve your overall quality of life.
No ego. No false promises. Just honest care, delivered when and where it’s most needed.If you’re recovering from spinal surgery and wondering if chiropractic might be right for you, I’d be happy to sit down and talk through your options. Let’s work together, with your surgeon and your goals in mind, to help you move forward. Schedule your appointment today.