Benefit of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Toronto Back Pain Relief
“Chronic” – not a term associated with good or happiness, is it? Chronic low back pain is on-going back pain of at least 3 months’ duration that just won’t quit. Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre welcomes frustrated, hurting chronic low back pain patients of all ages. Our gentle Toronto chiropractic service is often pain-lessening, offering hope for a better day ahead.
GROWING SUPPORT FOR CHRONIC LBP RELIEF WITH COX® TECHNIC
Chiropractic researchers and everyday clinical practitioners like your Toronto chiropractor at Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre see the relief of pain and return of function. Some publish their outcomes for all to see! A newly published case report of a 67 year old male veteran dealing with chronic low back pain and occasional right leg pain documented relief with Cox® Technic care. The patient reported experiencing this pain for decades. After 4 visits in 4 weeks undergoing flexion distraction treatment together with moist heat and soft-tissue mobilization, he reported improvement in his condition, decreased pain medication usage, 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 Help
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 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 effect of repetitive nerve stimulation has on the central nervous system - is purported to have a role in chronicity of pain. Spinal manipulation’s benefit may well come from its influence on this sensitization. (4) That’s a benefit chronic back pain sufferers can accept.
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 described that spinal manipulation effected 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, passing adverse effects. (5) Another such meta-analysis determined that spinal manipulation appeared to be a good option for pain relief and function improvement 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 considered a beneficial treatment for the older chronic low back pain sufferer for pain relief and function improvement. (7) Most spinal manipulation is done by chiropractors according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. (8) And chiropractors like yours at Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre studied extra in 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 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 Toronto chiropractic appointment today. We don’t want you to|Don’t let “chronic” restrict your happiness or feeling good. Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre can help.
