Benefit of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Easley Back Pain Relief
“Chronic” – not a term that sounds very happy or good, is it? Chronic low back pain is on-going back pain of at least 3 months’ duration that just won’t stop. Young Chiropractic invites aggravated, hurting chronic low back pain sufferers of all ages. Our gentle Easley chiropractic service is often relieving, bringing hope for a more comfortable day.
GROWING SUPPORT FOR CHRONIC LBP RELIEF WITH COX® TECHNIC
Chiropractic researchers and everyday clinical practitioners like your Easley chiropractor at Young Chiropractic witness the pain relief and function improvement. Some publish their results for all to see! A recently published case report of a 67 year old male veteran coping with chronic low back pain and pain extending down his right leg occasionally described relief with Cox® Technic treatment. The patient described having this pain for decades. In 4 weeks and 4 visits of flexion distraction treatment together with moist heat and soft-tissue mobilization, he reported improvement in his condition, reduced pain medication use, and enhanced mobility. (1) That is a welcome result for this back pain sufferer!
WHAT’S UP WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN? Spinal Manipulation’s Role
Chronic low back pain like that described by the veteran in this case report is very common and can be very disabling. Spinal manipulation is endorsed for the management of chronic low back in several guidelines backed 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 effect of repeated nerve stimulation has on the central nervous system - is purported to contribute to chronicity of pain. Spinal manipulation’s benefit may well stem from its influence on this sensitization. (4) That is a benefit chronic back pain sufferers can tolerate.
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 stated that spinal manipulation produced similar effects to other recommended 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, momentary 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 of specifically older (ages 65-91 y/o) chronic low back pain sufferers, the same deductions were found: spinal manipulation should be thought to be a positive treatment for the older chronic low back pain sufferer for pain relief and function improvement. (7) Most spinal manipulation is delivered by chiropractors according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. (8) And chiropractors like yours at Young Chiropractic studied extra in the delivery of the gentle, non-thrust type of spinal manipulation known as Cox® Technic which well know for its care of disc herniation and spinal stenosis pain as well as more common spinal pain conditions.
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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 Easley chiropractic appointment today. We do not want you to|Don’t let “chronic” restrict your happiness or feeling good. Young Chiropractic can help.
