Failed Back Surgical Syndrome Treatment In Brea
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), sometimes referred to as failed back syndrome, describes a condition in which patients continue to experience pain after undergoing back or spine surgery. Despite the intention of relieving symptoms, some individuals find that their pain persists or even worsens following a surgical procedure. This condition can be frustrating and discouraging for patients who hoped surgery would resolve their back or leg pain.
There are many reasons why spine surgery may not produce the desired results. Even when performed by highly skilled surgeons and for appropriate indications, surgery does not always address the true underlying source of pain. In general, spine surgery is designed to accomplish two primary goals:
Decompress a pinched nerve root
Stabilize a painful spinal joint
While these procedures can correct certain structural problems, surgery itself cannot simply “remove” pain. Instead, it changes the anatomy of the spine in an attempt to relieve pressure on nerves or stabilize unstable segments. For surgery to be successful, the specific anatomical lesion responsible for the pain must be correctly identified before the operation.
One of the most common reasons patients develop failed back surgery syndrome is that the structure operated on was not actually the main source of their pain. When the true cause of the symptoms remains untreated, discomfort can continue even after surgery. In other cases, scar tissue formation, nerve irritation, or complications related to the surgical procedure may contribute to ongoing pain.
Additionally, surgery can sometimes alter the mechanics of the spine. The discs and joints adjacent to the surgical area may become hypermobile, meaning they move more than normal. This increased motion can place extra stress on nearby spinal segments and may lead to further degeneration or disc herniation over time.
At Tenckhoff Chiropractic, conservative care may help manage symptoms associated with failed back surgery syndrome. Gentle techniques such as Cox Technic Flexion Distraction and Decompression aim to reduce pressure on spinal discs and nerves, improve mobility, and support overall spinal health.