January 2025 Healthy News from Connected Chiropractic Growth of Chiropractic Benefit and Satisfaction for All
CHIROPRACTIC CARE GROWS IN SATISFACTION…AND DEMAND!
Chiropractic care is growing rapidly in both public and Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, thanks to increasing patient demand and high satisfaction rates. A 2024 review of patient experiences by Newell et al in J Patient Exp featured how much people value chiropractic care, with many reporting better quality of life and a decreased need for opioids—a huge win considering the focus on trying to fix the opioid crisis. (1) Within VA facilities, chiropractic services are becoming a key part of personalized, holistic care for veterans, assisting with both acute and chronic pain needs. Bensel et al reported in Plos One shared research within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) shows that more veterans are turning to chiropractic care for effective, non-invasive solutions to contain chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. (2) This exposes a larger shift in healthcare, as patients and providers alike see chiropractic care as a proven, integrative way to tackling common issues like back and neck pain. Both patients and public health leaders are recognizing the important role chiropractic care plays in growing access to safe, effective pain management. This growth not only shows a beneficial change in how chiropractic care is seen but also presents opportunities to integrate it further into healthcare systems, helping a wide range of patients. Nice news! Connected Chiropractic is ready to welcome patients to the practice!
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POST-BACK SURGERY PAIN? EXERCISE AND CHIROPRACTIC HELP!
Exercise and Cox® Technic flexion distraction spinal manipulation can significantly benefit back surgery patients managing recovery. Recent research in a 2024 systematic review available in The American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation highlights that exercise assists in reducing pain and improving functional mobility after lumbar disc herniation surgery. (3) Correspondingly, the Cox Technic has been shown to be successful in managing postsurgical low back and radicular pain - for 81% of patients in 11 visits and 49 days - through gentle spinal manipulation, according to a 2016 study in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. (4) Together, these approaches elevate recovery and quality of life, offering hope to those finding their way through post-surgical challenges along a holistic path to refurbishing spine health while minimizing discomfort. So wonderful! Connected Chiropractic welcomes post-back surgery patients looking for additional healing and relief.
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