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 encounters
by Newell et al in J Patient Exp highlighted how much people appreciate
chiropractic care, with many stating better quality of life and
a decreased need for opioids—a huge win considering the
focus on addressing the opioid crisis. (1) Within VA
facilities, chiropractic services are evolving as 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 effective,
non-invasive solutions to manage chronic pain and musculoskeletal
issues. (2) This reveals 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 seeing the important 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 further into healthcare
systems, helping a wide range of patients. Great
news! Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka is ready to welcome patients to the practice!
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Katrina Weiland on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson about the use of
The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to ease back pain
in an Air Force veteran.
TIP OF THE MONTH: POST-BACK SURGERY PAIN? EXERCISE AND
CHIROPRACTIC HELP!
Exercise and Cox® Technic flexion distraction spinal
manipulation can significantly help back surgery patients during recovery. Recent 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) Similarly,
the Cox Technic has been shown to be useful
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 elevate recovery and quality of
life, offering hope to those navigating post-surgical challenges along a holistic path to
refurbishing spine health while minimizing
discomfort. So wonderful! Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka welcomes post-back surgery patients looking for additional healing and relief.
Schedule your 2025 Sitka
chiropractic appointment today!
Happy New Year!
References for HEALTHY NEWS – January 2025
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