From Setback to Comeback: Recovering from Failed Back Surgery

You took the big step. You had back surgery to finally get relief, to walk, sleep, and live without that constant pain.

But now that you’ve healed, the pain is still there. Maybe it’s different. Maybe it’s worse. Either way, it’s not what you were hoping for.

You’re not alone. Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) affects as many as 40 percent of patients, and at Absolute Integrative Physical Medicine in Vacaville, we see it far too often.

The good news? We help patients like you every single day. You don’t have to live with regret, fear, or frustration. There’s still a path forward. It starts with understanding your body, your options, and how healing really happens.

Step 1: Give Yourself Space to Feel

It’s okay to feel disappointed, frustrated, even defeated after a failed surgery.

For many of our patients, the decision to go under the knife was made out of desperation, a last resort. So when it doesn’t work, it can feel hopeless.

This is why emotional support is critical. Whether it's family, a counselor, or a support group, leaning on others who’ve been through it can help you mentally reset.

You’re not broken. You’re not done healing. You're just beginning the right path, now with better information.

Step 2: Rethink Your Roadmap With Realistic Expectations

Your body is resilient, and healing is always possible. But it may not look like what you originally expected.

This time, instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, we help you build a personalized roadmap based on advanced diagnostics and a deep understanding of your unique condition, lifestyle, and goals.

Our Total Function Assessment includes:

• Digital X-rays
• Structural and neurological exam
• Functional consultation
• Review of your findings with a doctor

Let’s find out if we can help.

We don't guess. We investigate.

Step 3: Work With a Team That Specializes in Complex Cases

Not all chiropractors or pain specialists are equipped to treat FBSS, but we are.

At Absolute Integrative Physical Medicine, we use a Five-Prong Approach that combines:

• Spinal decompression to relieve nerve pressure
• Regenerative therapies like high-powered laser and shockwave
• X-ray–guided adjustments for precision
• Corrective exercises and postural retraining for long-term success
• Tailored maintenance and performance programs for your lifestyle

You don’t need to go through another surgery. You need a new approach that works with your body, not against it.

Step 4: It’s Okay to Get a Second Opinion

We’ve seen countless patients who were told they had no options left, only to experience life-changing results with our care.

If you’ve been told to “live with it” or that your only option is more medication or another invasive procedure, come see us for a second opinion rooted in real diagnostics, compassion, and innovation.

As Phil shared in his review:
“They’ve been very helpful with my back problems. I feel better now than before. The doctor I saw before just gave me medications, which didn’t help much.”

Step 5: Heal From the Inside Out

Physical healing is only part of the equation.

We help you create a holistic lifestyle plan that supports your nervous system, immune function, and stress response so your entire body has the best environment to recover.

From mindful movement routines and daily mobility plans to nutrition, breathing, and sleep optimization, our team is here to walk with you every step of the way.

You’re Not Out of Options. You’re Ready for a New One.

We’ve helped thousands of Vacaville patients regain their mobility, comfort, and confidence even after they thought they’d tried it all.

If failed back surgery left you feeling stuck, it’s time to turn the page.

Book your Total Function Assessment today and let’s find out what’s really going on and how to fix it, without another surgery.

Click here to schedule online or call us at (707) 474-5688