Healthy News May 2022
Chiropractic patients have pretty clear expectations of their chiropractic spinal care provider – a thorough examination, a clear diagnosis of the cause of pain, specific information and guidance on how to cope with it, and pain relief – one who listens well, verifies the reality of their pain, and includes them in the treatment plan. (1) Sound right? We bet it does! Our Elgin chiropractic patients hope for the same from our treatment at Connected Chiropractic! Athletes and “geri-active” patients mix it up a little. ATHLETES: Athletes expected musculoskeletal assessment and treatment at and beyond the site of injury, improvement of symptoms, clear communication, and expertise from their chiropractor as well as reassurance, advantageous impact on their athletic performance, and injury prevention advice. (2) "GERI-ACTIVEs": Older back pain sufferers want much the same, too: know the healthcare system to guide them through it as necessary (important!), communicate clearly, foster an interpersonal relationship, have a passion for patient care (as well as comforting patience with the patient!), and have clinical and diagnostic skill. They also shared the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and their preference for hands-on treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. (3) Elgin chiropractic patients want their chiropractors to be healthcare team partners, clear communicators of realistic expectations, skilled hands-on musculoskeletal treatment providers, and great listeners! Your Elgin chiropractor is all that…and then some!
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Nate McKee on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he meets patient expectations by clearly defining the issue – spinal stenosis and balance – and its treatment plan via the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management which includes patient education, spinal manipulation, nutrition, and exercise.
Elgin CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Core Stabilization Exercise
Exercise isn’t just for the athlete! Back pain sufferers benefit from core stabilization to decrease chronic low back pain. A study of fighter pilots showed significantly less chronic low back pain and less incidence of neck pain following core stabilization exercise. (4) Older folks benefit, too, as those who suffer with low back pain often experience poor postural control which contributes to poor balance and a higher risk of falls. Core stability training in older women improved many outcome scores for them: VAS visual analog scale of pain level, Oswestry disability, timed-up-and-go test, 10-minute walking, and four-square step test. (5) Athlete or not, young or not so young, exercise works! Connected Chiropractic is prepared to talk with you about what would work for you.
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