Chiropractic Care After a Spinal Fusion? Yes—with Torque-Release Technique® (TRT)
If you’ve had spinal fusion surgery, you may have been told that Chiropractic care is no longer safe—or simply not an option for you. That might be true for traditional rotational adjustments, but at Inner Balance Chiropractic & Wellness, we offer a gentle, non-invasive alternative called Torque-Release Technique® (TRT).
This neurologically based approach allows us to support your spine and nervous system without twisting, cracking, or stressing fused areas, making it one of the safest and most effective Chiropractic options for post-surgical patients.
Why Torque-Release Technique® (TRT) is Safe After a Fusion
A spinal fusion is designed to stabilize a segment of your spine—usually after injury, degeneration, or other spinal issues. While fusion may reduce motion in that specific area, it can also place more stress on surrounding vertebrae, muscles, and nerves.
Over time, this can lead to pain, tension, or even new problems above and below the fused region.
Torque-Release Technique® (TRT) offers a safe and gentle solution:
No twisting or cracking involved
Adjustments are delivered through a hand-held instrument called the Integrator™, designed for precision and low force
Completely safe around fused segments since it doesn't involve movement of the joint itself
Ideal for sensitive, post-operative, or fragile patients
This technique allows us to help restore balance to the nervous system and reduce compensatory stress in other parts of the spine, without interfering with the fusion.
Helping the Nervous System Adjust to a “New Normal”
After a spinal fusion, your body has to adapt to the lack of motion in one area. That often creates neurological stress, muscle compensation, and imbalance. Patients commonly report stiffness, fatigue, headaches, nerve sensitivity, and emotional tension.
Torque-Release Technique® (TRT) works on a neurological level to:
Help the brain better adapt to the new structure of the spine
Reduce overactive stress patterns in the nervous system
Promote muscle relaxation and ease movement in non-fused areas
Improve overall body coordination and function—even when part of the spine is immobile
It’s not about forcing movement where there is none—it’s about helping the rest of the body adapt more comfortably and efficiently.
A Gentle, Whole-Body Approach to Healing
Patients who have undergone spinal surgery often feel limited in their options for pain relief and wellness support. With Torque-Release Technique® (TRT), we can help:
Alleviate tension headaches, neck pain, or lower back pain that developed post-surgery
Reduce the body’s “fight-or-flight” response, which is often heightened during long-term pain or trauma
Improve sleep, digestion, and energy by supporting better brain-body communication
Help prevent future degeneration in areas of the spine now taking on extra load
At Inner Balance Chiropractic & Wellness, our goal is to help your body function as a whole—even if one part is fixed in place.
What Makes Our Office Different?
We understand the unique challenges of patients with spinal fusions. That’s why we take a neurologically based, low-force approach to healing. Every patient receives a customized plan that focuses on nervous system regulation, spinal balance, and whole-body wellness.
We also support your care with complementary therapies like:
Auriculotherapy for nervous system calming and pain relief
Functional nutrition to reduce inflammation and promote healing from within
Lifestyle support to support better posture, movement, and stress management
Our patients with spinal fusions often feel heard, understood, and safe—many for the first time since their surgery.
