Healthy News from Your Elgin Chiropractor February 2018
Elgin back pain patients are vital to our Elgin chiropractic practice. Our Elgin chiropractic patients’ thoughts and expectations are influential in the treatment you obtain and the clinical outcome from that Elgin chiropractic care you realize. Research documents that users of mind/body practices (like acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, massage, yoga in this paper) believe these practices treat, prevent and are more efficient than other choices like drugs. (1) It’s helpful for all caregivers to understand what their patients are thinking, believe and want. Be sure to tell us! What does a Elgin low back pain patient want from a healthcare provider? 90% expected an exam, tests, diagnosis, reassurance, advice, clear explanation for their pain, symptom management, and the benefits/risks of treatment. About 50% hoped to be referred to a specialist. About 60% wanted to talk about life issues. (2) Does that sound like what you are looking for? Connected Chiropractic is open to lending an ear to you, talking, examining, diagnosing and treating you for relief of your Elgin back pain.
Listen to this PODCAST from the Back Doctors' Podcast series of a patient who expected relief without a back surgery and got it with Cox® Technic.
TIP OF THE MONTH: Chondroitin Sulfate
Chondroitin sulfate’s reputation for helping prevent and even potentially regenerate disc cartilage grows. Its anti-inflammatory reputation and effect on osteoarthritis do as well. (Connected Chiropractic appreciates seeing the literature reveal this as Connected Chiropractic has recommended chondroitin sulfate to our Elgin chiropractic patients for years!) It’s being proposed as a slow-acting agent in the care of low back pain associated with osteoarthritis. (3) It inhibits the actions of inflammatory agents connected to conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease. (4, 5) Chondroitin sulfate usage in the treatment of low back pain expands. Let’s talk about its role in your own Elgin chiropractic treatment plan for Elgin back pain relief.
View this VIDEO that additionally discusses the benefit of chondroitin sulfate in Elgin back pain care.
Schedule your next Elgin chiropractic visit today. Connected Chiropractic looks forward to talking about your expectations and how chondroitin sulfate may assist us meet those expectations.
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