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Healthy News May 2022

The Ashburn chiropractic patients have expectations of their care. Those are valuable to share!

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT? It matters!

Chiropractic patients have definite expectations of their chiropractic spinal care provider – a thorough examination, a distinct diagnosis of the cause of pain, specific information and guidance on how to cope with it, and pain relief – one who listens intently, confirms the reality of their pain, and involves them in the treatment plan. (1) Sound familiar? We bet it does! Our Ashburn chiropractic patients hope for the same from our treatment at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn! Athletes and “geri-active” patients mix it up a little. ATHLETES: Athletes expected musculoskeletal assessment and treatment at and beyond the site of injury, symptom improvement, good communication, and expertise from their chiropractor as well as reassurance, advantageous impact on their athletic performance, and injury prevention advice. (2) "GERI-ACTIVEs": Older back pain sufferers want much the same, too: know the healthcare system to guide them through it as necessary (important!), communicate clearly, foster an interpersonal relationship, have a passion for patient care (as well as comforting patience with the patient!), and have clinical and diagnostic skill. They also shared the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and their partiality for hands-on treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. (3) Ashburn chiropractic patients want their chiropractors to be healthcare team partners, clear communicators of realistic expectations, skilled hands-on musculoskeletal treatment providers, and terrific listeners! Your Ashburn chiropractor is all that…and then some!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Nate McKee on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he meets patient expectations by clearly explaining the problem – spinal stenosis and balance – and its treatment plan via the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management which incorporates patient education, spinal manipulation, nutrition, and exercise.

Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn shares support for core stabilization exercises at any age in the management and prevention of back pain.  

Ashburn CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Core Stabilization Exercise

Exercise is not just for the athlete! Back pain sufferers benefit from core stabilization to reduce chronic low back pain. A study in fighter pilots showed significantly less chronic low back pain and less experience of neck pain following core stabilization exercise. (4) Older folks benefit, too, as those who experience with low back pain often experience poor postural control which contributes to poor balance and a higher risk of falls. Core stability training in older women improved many outcome scores for them: VAS visual analog scale of pain level, Oswestry disability, timed-up-and-go test, 10-minute walking, and four-square step test. (5) Athlete or non-athlete, young or not so young, exercise works! Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is here to talk with you about what would work for you.

CONTACT Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn

Thank you for trusting us with your spinal health. We are right by your side, listening, coaching, and encouraging you! Make your next Ashburn chiropractic appointment today.

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