January 2025 Healthy News from OrthoIllinois 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 highlighted how much people appreciate chiropractic care, with many reporting better quality of life and a decreased need for opioids—a huge win given 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) demonstrated that more veterans are coming to chiropractic care for effective, non-invasive solutions to contain chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. (2) This reflects a bigger shift in healthcare, as patients and providers alike recognize chiropractic care as a proven, integrative approach to handling common problems like back and neck pain. Both patients and public health leaders are recognizing the key 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 viewed but also presents opportunities to integrate it further into healthcare systems, benefiting a wide range of patients. Nice news! OrthoIllinois 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. New research in a 2024 systematic review published in The American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation features how exercise assists in reducing pain and improving functional mobility after lumbar disc herniation surgery. (3) Correspondingly, the Cox Technic has been shown to be effective in managing postsurgical low back and radicular pain - for 81% of patients in 11 visits and 49 days - through gentle spinal manipulation, published in a 2016 study in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. (4) Together, these approaches boost recovery and quality of life, offering hope to those navigating post-surgical challenges along a holistic path to refurbishing spine health while decreasing discomfort. So good! OrthoIllinois Chiropractic welcomes post-back surgery patients seeking more healing and relief.
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