October 2025 Healthy News from Apple Country Chiropractic: Benefits of Chiropractic and Calm Activity for Back Pain

NEW HOPE FOR COMPLEX SPINE CASES: GENTLE CHIROPRACTIC CARE SHOWS PROMISE FOR TANDEM SPINAL STENOSIS

Here's an encouraging development in Williamson spine care: tandem spinal stenosis—where narrowing occurs at multiple levels along the spine—has traditionally been a tricky condition to treat. Back in 2017, Overley and his team published an important systematic review that really stressed just how complex this condition can be, with patients often experiencing overlying symptoms that make diagnosis and treatment planning especially perplexing. (1) And this year, we now have some promising news! McKee, Cox, and Olding recently published a case report describing how Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction—a gentle, non-invasive chiropractic approach—successfully managed a patient with tandem spinal stenosis. (2) This is particularly exciting because it demonstrates that conservative care options like our gentle chiropractic treatment can offer real relief for some patients dealing with this complicated condition, potentially helping them avoid more aggressive interventions. It's a terrific reminder that personalized, safe approaches to spine care deserve a place at the treatment table! (Pun intended!)

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Cameron McConville on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about the effectiveness of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for Williamson spinal stenosis.

[[Targetlocation]] CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Calm Your Mind, Heal Your Back

If you're managing chronic back pain, introducing soothing movement practices could complement your path to recovery. Recent research continues to support what many have experienced firsthand—practices like meditation, yoga, tai chi, and qigong can be powerful allies in managing chronic back pain. A 2025 clinical guideline summary by Silva and colleagues highlights the important role these integrative and complementary approaches play in chronic pain management, while Yang and team's recent study on tai chi and qigong for back pain revealed encouraging results, with participants reporting meaningful improvements in their pain levels and overall well-being. (3,4) By integrating mindful movement with breath work and relaxation techniques, these practices help release muscle tension, boost flexibility, and promote nervous system calm. The beauty is that they're low-impact and easily tailored to your individual fitness level. This month, want to consider giving one of these mindful practices a chance? Even a brief 10-15 minutes of gentle, intentional movement each day could provide relief while fostering greater calm and balance in your life.

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