Benefit of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Williamson Back Pain Relief
“Chronic” – not a term associated with good or happiness, is it? Chronic low back pain is long-lasting back pain that lasts over 3 months that just won’t stop. Apple Country Chiropractic welcomes aggravated, hurting chronic low back pain patients of all ages. Our gentle Williamson chiropractic service is often pain-lessening, delivering hope for a more comfortable day.
GROWING SUPPORT FOR CHRONIC LBP RELIEF WITH COX® TECHNIC
Chiropractic researchers and everyday clinical practitioners like your Williamson chiropractor at Apple Country Chiropractic witness the relief of pain and return of function. Some publish their outcomes for everyone to see! A recently published case report of a 67 year old male veteran dealing with chronic low back pain and pain extending down his right leg occasionally described relief with Cox® Technic treatment. The patient described having this pain for decades. After 4 visits in 4 weeks undergoing flexion distraction treatment together with moist heat and soft-tissue mobilization, he stated improvement in his condition, reduced pain medication usage, and better mobility. (1) That is a welcome outcome for this back pain sufferer!
WHAT’S UP WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN? Spinal Manipulation’s Help
Chronic low back pain like that described by the veteran in this case report is very common and can be quite distressing. Spinal manipulation is recommended for the management of chronic low back in several guidelines supported by such groups as the American Pain Society and the American College of Pain Physicians. (2,3) With chronic low back pain, central sensitization – the effect of repeated nerve stimulation has on the central nervous system - is thought to contribute to chronicity of pain. Spinal manipulation’s advantage may well come from its impact on this sensitization. (4) That’s a benefit chronic back pain sufferers can accept.
SPINAL MANIPULATION BETTER FOR CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN…REGARDLESS OF AGE
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (47 RCTs and 9211 participants) of spinal manipulation care for chronic low back pain stated that spinal manipulation generated similar effects to other suggested therapies of chronic low back pain (like exercise and drug therapy), was superior to non-recommended intervention for short-term improvement, and had limited, mild-to-moderate, passing adverse effects. (5) Another such meta-analysis determined that spinal manipulation looked to be a good alternative for relief of pain and improvement of function for chronic low back pain sufferers. (6) In a meta-analysis of specifically older (ages 65-91 y/o) chronic low back pain sufferers, the same deductions were drawn: spinal manipulation should be thought to be a positive treatment for the older patient with chronic low back pain to relieve pain and improve function. (7) Most spinal manipulation is delivered by chiropractors according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. (8) And chiropractors like yours at Apple Country Chiropractic studied extra in the delivery of the gentle, non-thrust form of spinal manipulation known as Cox® Technic which well recognized for its care of disc herniation and spinal stenosis pain in addition to more usual spinal pain conditions.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Joseph Beissel on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he explains his care of a patient with chronic low back pain who found relief with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
Make your Williamson chiropractic appointment now. We don’t want you to|Don’t let “chronic” restrict your happiness or feeling good. Apple Country Chiropractic is here for you.
