Post-Surgical Care & Rehabilitation
We believe that aggressive, early chiropractic and physical therapy post-surgical care will lead to more function and less pain. Proper rehabilitation is a vital component in increasing range of motion, increasing strength and function, and getting you back to your normal life faster.
At Core Care our goal is to create the safest and quickest path to get your life back.
After Surgery Care
Often times, surgeries, orthopedic and other, are not a one-and-done situation. There is a recovery process that needs to be considered. Post-surgical recovery is one of the most important aspects of any surgical treatment.
While some people tend to think that staying still is ideal for recovery, at times lack of movement can actually hurt you even more.
That’s why your physician or surgeon will suggest a post-surgery plan.
Healing after surgery
Common surgeries we treat include:
Hip surgery
Shoulder surgery
Wrist surgery
Hand surgery
Neck surgery
Foot or ankle surgery
Back / spinal surgery
Surgery can be scheduled, or it may be an emergency surgery, it can be major or minor, or in-patient or out-patient.
How Post-Surgical Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Can Help
Our chiropractic and physical therapy team in Cambria, California, are here to identify imbalances in your body after surgery and make sure the effects of the surgery are as positive as possible.
Proper rehabilitation after surgery is a vital component to help:
Reduce / manage pain
Reduce inflammation
Reduce swelling
Relax muscles
Regain lost strength
Improve circulation
Improve nervous system communication
Improve range of motion
Build / strengthen muscles
Increase endurance
Improve quality of life
Help you walk again
Teach you to do daily activities
Our Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Process
We have great working relationships with our local orthopedic surgeons, primary care doctors, and hospitals in the greater Cambria, California area.
Oftentimes, if someone is coming into our office for post-surgery recovery, they are referred by a local doctor and it’s their first time meeting our staff. We’re here to set your mind at ease about our rehabilitation process.
Evaluation and goal setting
Our first step is a thorough evaluation.
After the one-on-one evaluation, goals will be set to help minimize any effects of the surgery such as, pain or swelling, and restore previous movement and functionality. Every patient has a unique health background, diagnosis, along with personal goals. We will create a customized plan to fit your specific needs.
Controlling pain and inflammation
A key stage of our rehabilitation program is to help you control any pain associated with the surgery. It’s common to have some pain following surgery. It can be an unavoidable part of the recovery process.
Controlling your pain is our first objective in promoting a healthy setting for your recovery.
Our physical therapists are trained to help you manage your pain from injury or surgery in a natural drug-free way.
Improve movement
Our next objective is to restore your range of motion, stability, and strength. Moderate active movement has been shown to improve good circulation and promote healing, while allowing muscles to properly remodel, tissue repair, and regenerate.
Education and counseling
Core Care prides itself on offering one-on-one physical therapy treatments. These individualized sessions give you the opportunity to ask any recovery questions.
Post-operational treatments may include
Exercises to improve range of motion
Posture, balance, and coordination training
Ice, heat, or electrical stimulation
Massage therapy
Self-care training
At home exercise instructions
Post-Surgical Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is typically required after an orthopedic surgery to speed up recovery time. It is designed to help get your muscles and joints moving after surgery in specific motions. These motions help strengthen your body and return it back to its prior condition.
After surgery, it is common for the area that was operated on to feel tight or tense. Typically, muscles surrounding the surgical site tend to tense up, causing even more pain. Our physical therapists will work with you to alleviate or diminish the pain you’re experiencing.
How soon after surgery can you have physical therapy?
In most cases physical therapy can start anywhere from a few hours to a few days after your surgery. Please make sure you check with you doctor for proper recommendations.
Chiropractic Care for Post-Surgery Recovery
If you’ve recently had back surgery, chiropractic care can help you recover faster and safer. In addition, it will make your body and back stronger.
Chiropractic treatments can help to minimize or eliminate pain and speed up the healing process.
Chiropractic care is a foundation component to optimal health.
How soon after surgery can you have chiropractic care?
Usually, you can get adjusted right after surgery, but each case is different, and you should speak with your chiropractor.
Post-Surgical Success
Our team at CORE Care in California is committed to helping you reach your post-surgical goals and get back to your daily life. Just like anything, you get out of it, what you put in. If you’re dedicated to your time spent in recovery, you’ll come out feeling stronger, quicker.
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