Benefit of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic San Jose 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 will not quit. Chiropractic Solutions invites aggravated, hurting chronic low back pain patients of all ages. Our gentle San Jose chiropractic service is often pain-lessening, bringing hope for a more comfortable day.
GROWING SUPPORT FOR CHRONIC LBP RELIEF WITH COX® TECHNIC
Chiropractic researchers and everyday clinical practitioners like your San Jose chiropractor at Chiropractic Solutions witness the pain relief and function improvement. Some publish their outcomes for everyone to see! A newly published case report of a 67 year old male veteran coping with chronic low back pain and pain extending down his right leg occasionally recorded relief with Cox® Technic treatment. The patient described dealing with this pain for decades. In 4 weeks and 4 visits of flexion distraction treatment along with moist heat and soft-tissue mobilization, he stated improvement in his condition, less pain medication usage, 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 prevalent and can be quite disabling. Spinal manipulation is recommended for the management of chronic low back in many 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 effect of repeated nerve stimulation has on the central nervous system - is thought to have a role in chronicity of pain. Spinal manipulation’s benefit may well come from its effect on this sensitization. (4) That’s 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 care for chronic low back pain stated that spinal manipulation effected similar effects to other recommended therapies of chronic low back pain (like exercise and drug therapy), was superior to 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 looked to be a good option for pain relief and function improvement 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 conclusions were found: spinal manipulation should be thought to be a beneficial treatment for the older chronic low back pain sufferer to relieve pain and improve function. (7) Most spinal manipulation is done by chiropractors according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. (8) And chiropractors like yours at Chiropractic Solutions researched and learned more about the delivery of the gentle, non-thrust form of spinal manipulation known as Cox® Technic which well recognized for its treatment of disc herniation and spinal stenosis pain in addition to 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.
Schedule your San Jose chiropractic appointment soon. We do not want you to|Don’t let “chronic” limit your happiness or feeling good. Chiropractic Solutions is here for you.
