Chiropractic's Forte of Non-Surgical Treatment of Back Pain and Sleep Called for Back Pain Relief
CHIROPRACTIC'S MOMENT: RESEARCH CALLS FOR NON-SURGICAL CARE
Chiropractic care has arrived at its moment—positioned well to meet exactly what today's medical literature is calling for back pain treatment. Two pivotal studies published recently report that the healthcare world is finally recognizing what chiropractors have been doing all along. The World Health Organization's groundbreaking guidelines, detailed by Briggs and colleagues in Global Health Research & Policy, now specifically call for non-surgical management as the main approach to chronic low back pain—placing McHenry chiropractic care squarely at the center of evidence-based treatment. (1) Meanwhile, research by Mathieu and his team in Scientific Reports provides convincing evidence that chiropractors have exceptional diagnostic skills, achieving 74.7% overall diagnostic agreement with neurosurgeons and an even more impressive 82.0% management agreement. The study uncovers that chiropractors demonstrate superior clinical precision in identifying specific conditions rather than evading specificity and using vague diagnoses, and most predominantly, they excel at triaging patients—a critical skill that can accelerate treatment for non-surgical cases while decreasing unnecessary surgical consultation waiting lists. (2)This convergence is not coincidental—it's the natural outcome of chiropractic care being well positioned to deliver exactly what modern medicine is now acknowledging optimal patient care. Recent research has made it clear that non-surgical care has a place, and chiropractic is ready as a non-surgical solution the healthcare system has been looking for. Undoubtedly, your McHenry chiropractor is here for you to meet this challenge with Cox® Technic!
McHenry CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Sleep!
“Good Sleep = Better Back Pain Relief” is the message from a big, new 2025 study by Correa et al: the connection between sleep and back pain works both ways, which means you have more control than you might think! While poor sleep can impair pain, the flip side is equally true—better sleep can considerably reduce your pain levels and help you feel more functional in daily life. The research shows that patients who sleep well feel less pain, move more freely, and feel better emotionally. (3) This discovery opens up a formidable new approach for your recovery: by improving your sleep habits along with your chiropractic care here at OrthoIllinois Chiropractic, you're tackling pain from two directions instead of one. Better rest isn't just about feeling reseted—it's actually a key tool in your pain management toolkit. Let us know if you are having trouble sleeping, so we can come up with some ideas to correct that!
Have a restful July!
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