“Chronic” – not a term associated
with good or happiness, is it? Chronic low back pain is on-going
back pain that goes
on for more than 3 months that just won’t stop.
Vancouver Disc Centers welcomes frustrated, hurting chronic
low back pain sufferers of all ages. Our gentle Vancouver
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 Vancouver chiropractor at Vancouver Disc Centers witness
the relief of pain and return of function.
Some publish their outcomes for all to see! A newly
published case report of a 67 year old male veteran dealing with
chronic low back pain and pain extending down his
right leg occasionally recorded relief with Cox®
Technic treatment. 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, 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 very distressing. Spinal manipulation is endorsed
for the management of chronic low back in quite a few
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 consequence of repeated nerve
stimulation has on the central nervous system - is purported to contribute
to chronicity of pain. Spinal manipulation’s benefit
may well come from its influence on this sensitization.
(4) That’s an advantage chronic back pain
sufferers can live with.
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 treatment
for chronic low back pain reported that spinal manipulation
effected 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 determined that spinal
manipulation appeared to be a good option for relief
of pain and improvement of function
for chronic low back pain sufferers. (6) In a meta-analysis particularly focused on older (ages 65-91 y/o) chronic low
back pain sufferers, the same deductions were reported:
spinal manipulation should be considered a positive
treatment for the older chronic low back pain sufferer for pain relief and function improvement. (7) Most spinal manipulation is done
by chiropractors according to the National Center for Complementary and
Integrative Health. (8) And chiropractors like yours at Vancouver Disc Centers studied extra in the delivery of the gentle,
non-thrust type of spinal manipulation known as Cox® Technic which
well recognized for its treatment of disc herniation and spinal
stenosis pain as well as more common spinal
pain conditions.
CONTACT Vancouver Disc Centers
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 Vancouver chiropractic
appointment now. We do not want you to|Don’t
let “chronic” limit your happiness or feeling good. Vancouver Disc Centers
can help.