As your Sitka chiropractor, I
have seen firsthand the positive
influence that all sorts of patients can experience from
chiropractic care. From those struggling with back pain to office
workers managing
the consequences of
prolonged sitting, and even
athletes wanting to get
back to their sport and/or improve
their performance,
chiropractic treatment can
provide
various benefits.
In this blog, check out
these three compelling
reasons why you should
consider seeing a
chiropractor at
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka for your Sitka back pain and other
musculoskeletal
conditions.
CHIROPRACTORS DECREASE BACK
PAIN
One of the top reasons people
seek out
Sitka chiropractic care is to
manage back pain.
According to a national cross-sectional survey
published in Chiropractic
& Manual
Therapies, 62% of patients said they chose
chiropractic care for back pain.
Furthermore, a systematic
review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled
trials showed
that spinal manipulative therapy (a
common technique used by
chiropractors) was effective in
lowering chronic low
back pain for 92% and
boosting mobility for 80% compared to
other treatments or no treatment at
all. (1) This evidence indicates
that seeing a chiropractor
can provide relief for those hurting
with back
pain.
Bonus: Our Sitka
chiropractic practice includes
use of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal
Pain Management that has over 55 years
of documented clinical experience,
biomechanical research, and funded
research (NIH, HRSA) done with respected
research facilities like Hines VA, Loyola Stritch
School of Medicine, Palmer,
National University of Health Sciences, Auburn,
etc. Check
out
the complete list of case reports and
research papers online!
CHIROPRACTIC REDUCES RELIANCE ON OPIOID PAIN
MEDICATIONS
Recently, there has
been expanded
worry about the overuse and
possible harm of
opioid pain medications. Then again,
research has shown
that chiropractic care may be an effective
alternative for handling
musculoskeletal pain without
depending on these strong
drugs. A retrospective observational study
published in Chiropractic &
Manual Therapies found
that older Medicare beneficiaries with
spinal pain who received
chiropractic care were less likely to use
prescription opioids compared to those who
didn’t receive
chiropractic care. (2) This is an important finding, as it emphasizes
the possible role of chiropractors
like yours at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
in positively dealing with the
opioid epidemic.
CHIROPRACTIC PATIENTS ARE SATISFIED WITH
CARE
In addition to
decreasing
pain and dependence on medication,
many patients describe
high levels of satisfaction
with their chiropractic care.
The same national cross-sectional survey
mentioned earlier stated
that 87% of patients reported that
they were satisfied or very
satisfied with their overall
experience of chiropractic care.
Another study published in the
British Medical Journal showed that
chiropractic care was related to significantly higher
satisfaction scores compared to usual medical care
for low back pain. (3) This implies
that not only does chiropractic care
give effective
treatment, but it also advances a
positive patient experience. Bonus:
Our Cox® Technic care has
documented patient satisfaction in
case reports and clinical studies!
(4)
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Kurt Olding on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael
Johnson as he discusses
the “spine care supermarket”
that complicates the decision-making process for back pain
sufferers to know where to go. Rest assured, chiropractors using The Cox® Technic System of Spinal
Pain Management are prepared
to help!
If you are struggling with
Sitka back
pain or other musculoskeletal issues, considering
a visit to Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka makes
sense. With
evidence supporting the
effectiveness of chiropractic care in
reducing pain
and lowering reliance on opioid
medications, as well as delivering
high levels of patient satisfaction, it is
obvious that
chiropractic treatment can provide lots
of benefits for patients.
The power of touch in combination
with specific spinal
adjustments can provide persistent
relief and promote
a healthier lifestyle. Remember, your health is
important, and
seeking chiropractic care may be vital to attaining
optimal wellness. So why
wait? Make an appointment with your
local chiropractor today and experience
the benefits for yourself.
Your body will appreciate it!