Neck pain bother millions of people, limiting
mobility and lowering quality of life. While traditional
treatments often rely on medications, non-pharmacological options,
such as McHenry chiropractic care and spinal manipulation at
OrthoIllinois Chiropractic, are gaining attention for
their effectiveness in producing relief, lowering
costs, and lessening the need for downstream
medical interventions.
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Care
New studies feature the
financial advantages of starting neck pain care with non-pharmacological approaches
like spinal manipulation. A study written by Anderson et al.
(2025) found that Medicare beneficiaries who began treatment with
spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) had significantly lower healthcare
costs compared to those beginning with primary care, especially
when prescription analgesics were involved. SMT users had
a 6% reduction in total Medicare Part A costs and a
substantial 36% decrease in neck pain-specific costs under Part
B. (1)
Lower costs can be attributed to reduced
reliance on pain medications and fewer escalations to advanced
interventions like imaging or surgery. This makes
non-pharmacological approaches a cost-effective first-line option, especially
for older folks managing chronic or acute neck pain. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic
knows our neck pain patients don’t like to have to
undergo any other care they don’t really need.
Reduced Downstream Medical Interventions
Non-pharmacological treatments have demonstrated
potential to avert the escalation of
care to more intensive or invasive procedures. A 2024 study by Anderson et al. described
that individuals who initiated treatment with SMT had a 64% lower
likelihood of needing escalated downstream care, such as
imaging, injections, or surgical interventions, compared to those depending
on primary care without analgesics. (2) By taking care of the root
causes of neck pain early using methods like chiropractic
adjustments, these interventions offer patients sustainable results while lessening
the strain on healthcare systems. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic is pleased to be a part of that!
Neck Pain Relief and Improved Quality of Life
Global clinical practice guidelines, as reviewed by Peters et al. (2025), dependably
recommend spinal manipulation or mobilization for neck pain relief. These methods
not only reduce pain effectively but also improve
mobility and support long-term recovery when integrated with
exercises. (3) OrthoIllinois Chiropractic does this routinely with the Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that incorporates spinal
manipulation and exercise!
For our McHenry neck pain sufferers,
non-pharmacological treatments offer a path to relief
without dependency on medications, all while nurturing better
health outcomes. By reducing costs, diminishing
subsequent medical needs, and providing measurable
relief, chiropractic care and spinal manipulation stand out as essential
tools in modern neck pain management strategies.
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Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Kirk on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management for the relief of neck pain.
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