Chiropractic Help for Post-Surgical Pain
Are you currently recovering from surgery and find that you still have limited mobility in your joints? Do you feel like your pain has worsened ever since? Here at Shakti Chiro we are here to evaluate your post-surgical symptoms no matter how minor the procedure. Our bodies undergo different kinds of traumas after surgery and it is essential that the body continues to heal during those months of recovery.
Dr. Rogini, our specialized Chiropractor located in Vaughan, strives to treat the post-surgical pain immediately not only to optimize the recovery process, but to help reduce or avoid painkillers that only mask the pain short-term.
Some common conditions that could lead to surgery include but not limited to:
- Torn ACL/MCL/meniscus/achilles
- Torn ligaments
- Pregnancy related complications
- Cardiovascular conditions: heart failure, plaque buildup, irregular heart rhythms
- Arthritis
- Foot pain
- Hip fractures that can result from falls
- Total hip replacements
- Knee pain
- Sciatica
- Cosmetic procedures
Chiropractors target specific segments of the spine to ensure optimal signaling to the nervous system which is essential for communicating towards the different systems of our bodies. These spinal adjustments help restore motion and reduce post-surgical pain as the tissues repair themselves for a more comfortable recovery.
What are some symptoms experienced during post-surgery?
Our bodies can address pain or discomfort in different ways post-surgery and vary from each person. Some of these include:
- Pain or inflammation around the incision site
- Limited ROM around the surgical site
- Nausea/vomiting: this could originate from surgery such as abdominal or breast procedures
- Decreased energy/mobility: difficulties in sitting up or walking
- Fatigue/restlessness
- Muscle pain
- Chest pains/shortness of breath
- Infected wounds, that could lead to fever or pneumonia
- Constipation
- Depression
Sometimes, there could be long-term effects from surgery that go unnoticed, which could lead to further complications. These symptoms could be:
- Nerve damage, that can cause numbness or changes in feeling
- Cognitive dysfunction, such as memory loss or brain fog
- Blood loss or blood clots
- Long-term pain
- Long-term immobility
Where do these post-surgical symptoms originate?
The level of discomfort patients experience from post-surgery depends on how intense the procedure was and how the whole process was going into surgery. The intensity can also vary depending on the patient’s age, health, and past experience, mental stress level. For example, complications can start right at the incision site, leading to inflammation and pain, and the recovery time relies on the patient’s immune system – how fast it can fight against infection and if there is proper communication with the nervous system to develop immune cell production. The nerves are also very sensitive, and if it was damaged during surgery it would prevent proper signaling to various parts of the body such as the skin, organs, glands and muscles, exacerbating the pain.
Proper nerve signaling is essential. When it is compromised, this could lead to other symptoms such as having the inability to move your muscles and joints. Surgery removes or repairs a part of the body by cutting into the skin and tissues, which naturally, needs to heal from scars and traumas in the body such as inflammation. In turn, our bodies respond to different levels of pain and rely on the immune system to activate cells to attack the area of infection and heal it. As we grow older, our pain sensitivity changes and we could become less sensitive to pain, or more sensitive depending on our health. Therefore post-surgical symptoms can be visible depending on the sensitivity of our pain receptors.
How Chiropractic Care can help post-surgical pain
Here at Shakti Chiro we aim to address the root cause of your pain to help you with your recovery and understand the importance of being consistent with Chiropractic Care. We help post-surgical patients with their physical and emotional impact of surgery by performing consistent spinal adjustments to restore soft tissue healing in the affected area and stabilize the rest of the body. Our spine being in alignment allows for the nervous system to positively send signals to the rest of the body, and to regenerate new, healthy cells. Depending on your condition and needs, Dr. Rogini may also recommend some stretches along with your recommended spinal treatment plan to further boost your body to an optimal recovery.
If you have Orthopedic or Surgical Hardware in your spine, Chiropractors will provide proper care by first evaluating the specific region of the spine to see if it is stable enough for an adjustment, then they will perform low-impact, gentle techniques to ensure your spine can fully be in motion. Accompanied with stretches and exercise, Chiropractic care will improve your recovery process by increasing total blood flow, repairing the tissues around the scar tissue for cell regeneration, and improve muscle and ligament flexibility. Naturally, it takes time for the body to heal, but with Chiropractic care it can help address the specific areas of pain as soon as possible so that your body has the proper tools needed to respond to these areas of discomfort and to avoid complications further down the road.
Dr. Rogini will take a look at your post-surgery conditions, your past medical history and experiences and perform an initial adjustment to begin your path to wellness and recovery.
How Holistic Chiropractic care can help your post-surgical recovery:
As a Holistic Chiropractor, Dr. Rogini prioritizes an overall well-being for her patients as our body deserves to be cared for at all levels besides physical. Some people experience a feeling of heightened emotion after surgery. Feelings such as anxiety, irritability, and sadness are common symptoms and can last for weeks if not addressed right away. If they are chosen not to be addressed right away, some can resort to painkillers or other prescribed medications to temporarily ease the pain.
At Shakti Chiro, Dr. Rogini specializes in addressing not only physical pain, but also emotional pain and can suggest methods to understand where your triggers are coming from, how to regulate your emotions and increase relaxation in your body. Holistic Chiropractors promote mind-body techniques such as deep breathing and finding a calm environment specialized for each patient. Not only will Holistic Chiropractic care help heal your body naturally, but will go beyond your physical symptoms, without the need for medications.
Having your mind and body in alignment will help positively impact your recovery process. If you are ready to begin your recovery process and healing journey, book online today or contact us at 905-553-0397 to make your first appointment with Dr. Rogini! We look forward to seeing you begin your path to a well-rounded recovery.