January 2025 Healthy News from Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka Growth of Chiropractic Benefit and Satisfaction for All
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 experiences by Newell et al in J Patient Exp featured how much people value chiropractic care, with many stating better quality of life and a reduced need for opioids—a huge win given the focus on trying to fix 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 successful, non-invasive solutions to manage chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. (2) This reflects a bigger shift in healthcare, as patients and providers alike see chiropractic care as a proven, integrative way to tackling common problems like back and neck pain. Both patients and public health leaders are recognizing the key role chiropractic care plays in expanding access to safe, effective pain management. This growth not only shows a beneficial change in how chiropractic care is seen but also presents opportunities to integrate it further into healthcare systems, benefiting a wide range of patients. Great news! Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka is ready to welcome patients to the practice!
Sitka CHIROPRACTIC 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 tested successful in managing postsurgical low back and radicular pain - for 81% of patients in 11 visits and 49 days - through gentle spinal manipulation, shared in a 2016 study in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. (4) Together, these approaches elevate recovery and quality of life, presenting hope to those finding their way through post-surgical challenges along a holistic path to restoring spine health while minimizing discomfort. So wonderful! Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka welcomes post-back surgery patients seeking additional healing and relief.
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