January 2025 Healthy News from Minster Chiropractic Center Growth of Chiropractic Benefit and Satisfaction for All
CHIROPRACTIC CARE GROWS IN SATISFACTION…AND DEMAND!
Chiropractic care is expanding rapidly in both public and Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, thanks to growing patient demand and high satisfaction rates. A 2024 review of patient encounters by Newell et al in J Patient Exp highlighted how much people value chiropractic care, with many stating 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, helping with both acute and chronic pain needs. Bensel et al reported in Plos One shared research within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) shows that more veterans are turning to chiropractic care for successful, non-invasive solutions to manage chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. (2) This reflects a larger shift in healthcare, as patients and providers alike recognize chiropractic care as a proven, integrative way to tackling common issues 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 reflects a beneficial change in how chiropractic care is viewed but also opens up opportunities to integrate it more into healthcare systems, benefiting a wide range of patients. Nice news! Minster Chiropractic Center 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 assist back surgery patients during recovery. Recent research in a 2024 systematic review available 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) Similarly, the Cox Technic has been demonstrated successful in managing postsurgical low back and radicular pain - for 81% of patients in 11 visits and 49 days - through gentle spinal manipulation, according to a 2016 study in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. (4) Together, these approaches enhance recovery and quality of life, presenting hope to those navigating post-surgical challenges along a holistic path to restoring spine health while minimizing discomfort. So wonderful! Minster Chiropractic Center welcomes post-back surgery patients seeking additional healing and relief.
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