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 on-going back pain of at least 3 months’ duration that just won’t quit. Apple Country Chiropractic welcomes frustrated, hurting chronic low back pain sufferers of all ages. Our gentle Williamson chiropractic service is often pain-lessening, bringing 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 see the relief of pain and return of function. Some publish their results for everyone to see! A recently published case report of a 67 year old male veteran coping with chronic low back pain and pain extending down his right leg occasionally documented relief with Cox® Technic care. The patient reported dealing with this pain for decades. After 4 visits in 4 weeks undergoing flexion distraction treatment along with moist heat and soft-tissue mobilization, he detailed improvement in his condition, decreased pain medication usage, and better mobility. (1) That is a welcome result for this back pain sufferer!

WHAT’S UP WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN? Spinal Manipulation’s Role

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 endorsed 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 play a role in chronicity of pain.  Spinal manipulation’s benefit may well stem from its influence on this sensitization. (4) That is 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 described that spinal manipulation produced similar effects to other suggested therapies of chronic low back pain (like exercise and drug therapy), was better than non-recommended intervention for short-term improvement, and had limited, mild-to-moderate, passing adverse effects. (5) Another such meta-analysis concluded that spinal manipulation appeared to be a good option for pain relief and function improvement for chronic low back pain sufferers. (6) In a meta-analysis specifically focused on older (ages 65-91 y/o) chronic low back pain sufferers, the same conclusions were drawn: spinal manipulation should be considered a beneficial treatment for the older chronic low back pain sufferer 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 researched and learned more about the delivery of the gentle, non-thrust type of spinal manipulation known as Cox® Technic which well know for its treatment of disc herniation and spinal stenosis pain as well as more routine 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 describes his care of a patient with chronic low back pain who experienced relief with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.

Schedule your Williamson chiropractic appointment today. We don’t want you to|Don’t let “chronic” restrict your happiness or feeling good. Apple Country Chiropractic is here for you.

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