January 2025 Healthy News from Vancouver Disc Centers 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 growing patient demand and high satisfaction rates. A 2024 review of patient experiences by Newell et al in J Patient Exp highlighted how much people value chiropractic care, with many reporting 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) demonstrated that more veterans are turning to chiropractic care for successful, non-invasive solutions to contain chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. (2) This reflects a bigger shift in healthcare, as patients and providers alike recognize chiropractic care as a proven, integrative way to handling common issues like back and neck pain. Both patients and public health leaders are seeing the key role chiropractic care plays in expanding access to safe, effective pain management. This growth not only shows a positive change in how chiropractic care is seen but also opens up opportunities to integrate it further into healthcare systems, benefiting a wide range of patients. Nice news! Vancouver Disc Centers is ready to welcome patients to the practice!
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POST-BACK SURGERY PAIN? EXERCISE AND CHIROPRACTIC HELP!
Exercise and Cox® Technic flexion distraction spinal manipulation can significantly benefit back surgery patients managing recovery. Recent research in a 2024 systematic review available in The American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation features how exercise helps reduce pain and improve functional mobility after lumbar disc herniation surgery. (3) Correspondingly, the Cox Technic has been shown to be effective in managing postsurgical low back and radicular pain - for 81% of patients in 11 visits and 49 days - through gentle spinal manipulation, according to a 2016 study in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. (4) Together, these approaches enhance recovery and quality of life, offering hope to those finding their way through post-surgical challenges along a holistic path to restoring spine health while decreasing discomfort. So wonderful! Vancouver Disc Centers welcomes post-back surgery patients looking for additional healing and relief.
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