Benefit of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Ashburn and Herndon Back Pain Relief
“Chronic” – not a term that sounds very happy or good, is it? Chronic low back pain is long-lasting back pain that goes on for more than 3 months that just will not quit. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn invites aggravated, hurting chronic low back pain sufferers of all ages. Our gentle Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic service is often relieving, bringing hope for a better day ahead.
GROWING SUPPORT FOR CHRONIC LBP RELIEF WITH COX® TECHNIC
Chiropractic researchers and everyday clinical practitioners like your Ashburn and Herndon chiropractor at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn see the relief of pain and return of function. Some publish their results for all to see! A newly published case report of a 67 year old male veteran coping with chronic low back pain and occasional right leg pain documented relief with Cox® Technic care. The patient reported having this pain for decades. In 4 weeks and 4 visits of flexion distraction treatment together with moist heat and soft-tissue mobilization, he described improvement in his condition, less pain medication use, and better 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 quite disabling. Spinal manipulation is endorsed for the management of chronic low back in several 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 consequence of repeated nerve stimulation has on the central nervous system - is thought to have a role in chronicity of pain. Spinal manipulation’s advantage may well come from its effect on this sensitization. (4) That is an advantage 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 reported that spinal manipulation generated 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 looked to be a good option for relief of pain and improvement of function for chronic low back pain sufferers. (6) In a meta-analysis specifically focused on older (ages 65-91 y/o) chronic low back pain sufferers, the same deductions were found: spinal manipulation should be considered a beneficial treatment for the older patient with chronic low back pain to relieve pain and improve function. (7) Most spinal manipulation is rendered by chiropractors according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. (8) And chiropractors like yours at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn researched and learned more about the delivery of the gentle, non-thrust type of spinal manipulation known as Cox® Technic which well recognized for its care of disc herniation and spinal stenosis pain in addition to more routine 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 experienced relief with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
Make your Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic appointment today. We do not want you to|Don’t let “chronic” restrict your happiness or feeling good. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is here for you.
