Healthy News from Your McHenry Chiropractor February 2018
McHenry back pain patients are vital to our McHenry chiropractic practice. Our McHenry chiropractic patients’ thoughts and expectations are influential in the treatment you receive and the clinical outcome from that McHenry chiropractic care you achieve. Research documents that proponents of mind/body practices (like acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, massage, yoga in this report) believe these practices treat, prevent and are more efficient than options like prescriptions. (1) It’s valuable for all caregivers to know what their patients are thinking, believe and want. Please communicate that to us! What does a McHenry low back pain patient expect from a physician? 90% expected an exam, tests, diagnosis, reassurance, advice, clear reason for their pain, symptom management, and the benefits/risks of treatment. About 50% looked to be referred to a specialist. About 60% wanted to discuss life problems. (2) Does that sound like what you are looking for? OrthoIllinois Chiropractic is open to lending an ear to you, talking, examining, diagnosing and treating you for McHenry back pain relief.
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, too. (OrthoIllinois Chiropractic appreciates seeing the literature reveal this as OrthoIllinois Chiropractic has recommended chondroitin sulfate to our McHenry chiropractic patients for years!) It’s being reported as a slow-acting agent in the care of low back pain associated with osteoarthritis. (3) It deters the actions of inflammatory agents linked to conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease. (4, 5) Chondroitin sulfate usage in the treatment of low back pain grows. Let us talk about its role in your own McHenry chiropractic treatment plan for McHenry back pain relief.
Watch this VIDEO that further discusses the benefit of chondroitin sulfate in McHenry back pain care.
Schedule your next McHenry chiropractic appointment today. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic anticipates talking about your expectations and how chondroitin sulfate may assist us meet those expectations.
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