Still in pain after back surgery? There are options.
Studies show 10–40% of patients who undergo back surgery continue to experience pain or develop new pain afterward. Dr. Gregory Mayfield has 31+ years of experience helping patients find relief when surgery did not deliver the result they hoped for.
Monroe and Shreveport — both available.
Two Mayfield Chiropractic offices serving Northeast and Northwest Louisiana. Same thorough evaluation, same non-surgical approach.
Dr. Gregory Mayfield
With 31+ years of chiropractic practice in Louisiana, Dr. Mayfield has helped many patients who came to him after back surgery left them with persistent or new pain. He evaluates each case carefully to identify what surgery may have missed and what conservative options remain available.
- Non-surgical, drug-free spine care after surgery
- Spinal decompression where clinically appropriate
- Accepts most insurance and Medicare
- Thorough review of surgical history before recommending any treatment
What surgery missed — and what we can still do.
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (also called post-laminectomy syndrome) can stem from incomplete nerve decompression, scar tissue formation, adjacent segment disease, or recurrent disc herniation. Conservative care addresses issues that surgery may not have resolved.
Persistent pain after surgery is not failure.
Failed back surgery syndrome affects a significant portion of spinal surgery patients. Recognizing the signs is the first step to finding relief.
Persistent back pain
The original pain continues or returns after surgery — often indicating the underlying structural cause was not fully resolved.
New or different pain
Adjacent segment disease and scar tissue formation (epidural fibrosis) can create pain patterns that were not present before the operation.
Leg pain & nerve symptoms
Numbness, tingling, or leg pain that continues or re-emerges after surgery may respond to spinal decompression where appropriate.
"Helped me avoid the surgery another doctor was pushing. Cannot thank them enough."
— Verified patient"Treated my whole family. Gentle with the kids and straight with the adults."
— Verified patient"Drove in and it was worth every minute. First real relief I have had in months."
— Verified patientFailed back surgery syndrome — FAQs
What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome?
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS), also called post-laminectomy syndrome, refers to persistent or new pain after spinal surgery. It affects 10–40% of patients who undergo back surgery and can be caused by various factors including incomplete decompression, scar tissue, or adjacent segment disease.
Can chiropractic help after failed back surgery?
Yes. Many patients find relief through conservative treatments like chiropractic care and spinal decompression, even after surgery failed to help. These approaches address issues surgery may have missed or new problems that developed afterward.
Is spinal decompression safe after surgery?
In many cases, yes. However, we carefully evaluate each patient to determine if decompression is appropriate. Some surgical procedures may be contraindications. We review your full surgical history before recommending any treatment.
Surgery is not your last option.
Schedule a consultation to explore non-surgical alternatives that may still be available to you.