In today’s
healthcare landscape, managing musculoskeletal conditions efficiently
is a top priority, particularly for
those suffering from chronic pain. Incorporating
chiropractic care into the treatment plans for these spinal pain issues
offers several benefits, including decreasing
opioid dependence, lowering healthcare costs, and enriching
primary care of musculoskeletal pain. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. knows this!
We are here for our Auburn chiropractic community, offering gentle,
evidence-based Cox® Technic. In this post, we’ll
explore these benefits through the
lens of three recent research studies.
REDUCING OPIOID DEPENDENCE
One of the most substantial benefits of incorporating
chiropractic care into musculoskeletal treatment plans is the possibility of
reducing reliance on opioids. The
study by Emary et al. (1), titled "The impact of chiropractic care on
prescription opioid use for non-cancer spine pain," divulges
compelling data. The systematic review and meta-analysis
protocol suggests that chiropractic interventions can
significantly shrink the need for opioid prescriptions.
This is key, as opioid addiction and misuse continue
to be major public health concerns. By choosing Auburn
chiropractic care, patients at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. can realize effective
pain relief without the risks linked with
long-term opioid usage.
LOWERING HEALTHCARE COSTS
Another compelling reason to integrate
chiropractic care into musculoskeletal healthcare is its cost-effectiveness. In a retrospective cohort study by Trager et al. (2), titled "Impact
of Integrative Health and Medicine on Costs Associated with Adult Health System
Beneficiaries with Musculoskeletal Conditions," patients who underwent
integrative care, including chiropractic treatments, experienced
lower overall healthcare costs. The study highlights
that insurance plans paying for chiropractic care can reduce
the financial burden on both patients and healthcare systems. This cost decrease
is ascribed to fewer surgical interventions, reduced
hospital admissions, and less reliance on expensive medications.
ENHANCING PRIMARY CARE
Chiropractic care also plays a key part
in improving the quality of primary care for musculoskeletal
conditions. The research by Kopansky-Giles et al. (3),
"Enhancing comprehensive primary care by integrating chiropractic led
musculoskeletal care into interprofessional teams," underscores
the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. The study found
that when chiropractors are part of primary care teams,
patients experience better outcomes. This integration makes
certain that patients [obtain|receive]51] comprehensive care, addressing not just symptoms but also the underlying
causes of their painful musculoskeletal conditions. This holistic approach precedes more effective and lasting pain management.
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The integration of chiropractic care into the management of musculoskeletal conditions offers
numerous benefits, from reducing opioid dependence and cutting
healthcare costs to enhancing primary care quality. These
advantages are well-supported by new research, emphasizing
the value of chiropractic care as part of a comprehensive healthcare strategy.
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Kim Lombardy on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
illustrates how chiropractic care and The Cox® Technic System
of Spinal Pain Management helped reduce a chronic back pain
patient’s reliance on opioids for pain relief.
If you or someone you know in Auburn is dealing
with spine pain or other musculoskeletal condition, think
about the holistic approach of chiropractic care. Book
your Auburn chiropractic consultation with Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. today
and begin the path towards effective,
drug-free musculoskeletal pain relief!
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