When individuals think about chiropractic, these people immediately think about low back pain and are also usually shocked to find out that chiropractic may benefit many conditions for example carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, rotator cuff tears, and also hip, knee, and ankle conditions. There is also investigation assistance with regard to manipulation (a key component associated with chiropractic) and also its role in managing “somatovisceral” related conditions for example pneumonia, dizziness, stage 1 hypertension, PMS, asthma, colic, and bed wetting.
Research clearly shows that chiropractic manipulation out performs other kinds of treatment for acute, subacute and chronic low back pain. But, the question remains, can “maintenance chiropractic” PREVENT problems down the road? Ironically, two medical doctors in August of 2011 written and published an article in a leading medical journal (SPINE) entitled, “Does maintained spinal manipulation therapy with regard to chronic nonspecific low back pain result in better long-term outcome?” The study’s objective was to determine if treating chronic low back pain patients (pain >6 months) after a course of 12 treatments in the first month would certainly do better, the same or worse if treatments were continued at 2-week intervals for an additional 9 months. They compared 3 groups of patients: 1.) 12 treatments of “sham” (placebo) manipulation over a 1-month period. 2.) 12 treatment of “real” spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for 1 month but no treatments for the subsequent 9 months. 3.) The same as #2 but with treatments every 2 weeks over the next 9 months. To determine the differences between these 3 groups, the authors measured pain and disability scores (using questionnaires), generic health status (questionnaire), and back-specific patient satisfaction (questionnaire) at 1, 4, 7 and 10-month intervals.
The results showed that groups 2 (SMT for 1 month only) and 3 (SMT for 1 month + every 2 weeks for 9 months) had significantly lower pain and also disability scores than the 1st group (sham/placebo group) at the end of the 1st month or, 12 visits. However, only group 3 (treatments were continued for 9 months at 2 week intervals) showed more improvement in pain and disability scores at 10 months. Equally important, the scores for the non-maintained group 2 patients returned to near their pre-treatment levels by month 10!
The authors concluded that not just is actually spinal manipulative therapy effective for chronic low back pain, however far more importantly, REGULAR ADJUSTMENTS EVERY 2 WEEKS after the initial course of concentrated care (3x/week for 4 weeks) was needed, “…to obtain long-term benefit,” suggesting that, “…maintenance SM after the initial intensive manipulative therapy,” is appropriate care to obtain long-term effects.
This study FINALLY supports the recommendations made by chiropractors for many years -regular adjustments are beneficial to obtain a greater quality of life, less pain and less disability!
We realize you have a option in who you choose to provide your healthcare services. If you, a friend as well as member of the family needs care for low back pain, we sincerely appreciate the trust and confidence shown simply by picking our services and look forward in serving your household currently and, in the future.
For additional infos regarding Boise Chiropractor
Research clearly shows that chiropractic manipulation out performs other kinds of treatment for acute, subacute and chronic low back pain. But, the question remains, can “maintenance chiropractic” PREVENT problems down the road? Ironically, two medical doctors in August of 2011 written and published an article in a leading medical journal (SPINE) entitled, “Does maintained spinal manipulation therapy with regard to chronic nonspecific low back pain result in better long-term outcome?” The study’s objective was to determine if treating chronic low back pain patients (pain >6 months) after a course of 12 treatments in the first month would certainly do better, the same or worse if treatments were continued at 2-week intervals for an additional 9 months. They compared 3 groups of patients: 1.) 12 treatments of “sham” (placebo) manipulation over a 1-month period. 2.) 12 treatment of “real” spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for 1 month but no treatments for the subsequent 9 months. 3.) The same as #2 but with treatments every 2 weeks over the next 9 months. To determine the differences between these 3 groups, the authors measured pain and disability scores (using questionnaires), generic health status (questionnaire), and back-specific patient satisfaction (questionnaire) at 1, 4, 7 and 10-month intervals.
The results showed that groups 2 (SMT for 1 month only) and 3 (SMT for 1 month + every 2 weeks for 9 months) had significantly lower pain and also disability scores than the 1st group (sham/placebo group) at the end of the 1st month or, 12 visits. However, only group 3 (treatments were continued for 9 months at 2 week intervals) showed more improvement in pain and disability scores at 10 months. Equally important, the scores for the non-maintained group 2 patients returned to near their pre-treatment levels by month 10!
The authors concluded that not just is actually spinal manipulative therapy effective for chronic low back pain, however far more importantly, REGULAR ADJUSTMENTS EVERY 2 WEEKS after the initial course of concentrated care (3x/week for 4 weeks) was needed, “…to obtain long-term benefit,” suggesting that, “…maintenance SM after the initial intensive manipulative therapy,” is appropriate care to obtain long-term effects.
This study FINALLY supports the recommendations made by chiropractors for many years -regular adjustments are beneficial to obtain a greater quality of life, less pain and less disability!
We realize you have a option in who you choose to provide your healthcare services. If you, a friend as well as member of the family needs care for low back pain, we sincerely appreciate the trust and confidence shown simply by picking our services and look forward in serving your household currently and, in the future.
For additional infos regarding Boise Chiropractor