Failed back surgery is pain that continues or returns after spine surgery. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, offers non-surgical spinal decompression, chiropractic care and laser therapy for pain after back surgery. Decompression is $65 per session. Decompression and laser therapy are cash only and are not covered by insurance. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
Failed back surgery syndrome is the name for pain that continues or returns after spine surgery. The surgery may have been done well, and the pain can still persist or come back over time.
It can happen for several reasons. The original problem may not have been the only source of the pain, scar tissue may have formed, or a new problem may have developed at a level next to the surgery.
It is often confused with the original disc problem. The pain can feel similar, but the cause after surgery can be different. The examination and any imaging you bring help us understand what is going on now.
The pattern is back or leg pain that did not resolve after spine surgery, or pain that came back after a period of relief following surgery. It may be similar to or different from the pain before surgery.
Red flag symptoms
Seek urgent medical care rather than booking with us if you have any of the following.
We approach pain after surgery carefully. If hardware like a fusion rod is in place at the level we would treat, decompression is not an option. The examination and any imaging you bring tell us what is safe. The services below are the ones we may use.
How long it takes depends on what is causing the pain now and how long it has been there. Some cases ease over weeks and others take longer. We track your response at each visit and adjust the plan. We do not promise a fixed timeline or a specific outcome.
Pain after surgery often involves the disc or nerve, so the $49 new patient decompression visit is the usual starting point, when it is safe for your case. The $49 new patient decompression visit includes a new patient consultation, a comprehensive examination, one chiropractic adjustment and one spinal decompression treatment. Offer not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA or other government health plan patients. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.
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It can, depending on what was done and what is causing the pain now. If fusion hardware is in place at the level we would treat, decompression is not an option. The examination and any imaging you bring tell us whether your case fits.
The original problem may not have been the only source, scar tissue may have formed, or a new problem may have developed at a level next to the surgery. The examination helps us understand what is going on now.
Yes, please bring any surgical reports and imaging you have. They tell us what was done and what hardware, if any, is in place. That decides what care is safe for you.
We cannot promise surgery will be avoided. We give you an honest read on whether non-surgical care fits your case first. Whether you need another surgery is a decision for you and your surgeon.
It can be, with the right approach and the right levels. We use low-force and instrument-assisted options and we avoid any level that should not be moved. The examination and your records guide what is safe.
Go to the emergency room if you lose bowel or bladder control, have numbness in the groin, severe leg weakness, or sudden new severe pain. Those are red flags that need urgent medical care.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Individual results vary. Ask us about your specific condition.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Stefan M. Getzik, DC. Last updated September 7, 2026.
Tell us where it hurts and how long it has been going on. After the examination we give you an honest read on what is going on and what it costs. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
