Neck pain affects millions of people, limiting
mobility and lowering quality of life. While traditional
treatments often rely on medications, non-pharmacological options,
such as Auburn chiropractic care and spinal manipulation at
Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C., are gaining acknowledgement for
their usefulness in providing relief, lowering
costs, and lessening the need for additional
medical interventions.
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Care
Recent studies feature the
financial advantages of starting neck pain care with non-pharmacological approaches
like spinal manipulation. A study published by Anderson et al.
(2025) found that Medicare beneficiaries who began treatment with
spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) had significantly lower healthcare
costs compared to those beginning with primary care, especially
when prescription analgesics were involved. SMT users experienced
a 6% reduction in total Medicare Part A costs and a
substantial 36% decrease in neck pain-specific costs under Part
B. (1)
Lower costs can be credited to reduced
reliance on pain medications and fewer referrals to advanced
interventions like imaging or surgery. This makes
non-pharmacological approaches a cost-effective first-line option, especially
for older adults managing chronic or acute neck pain. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.
knows our neck pain patients don’t like to have to
undergo any other care they don’t really need.
Reduced Downstream Medical Interventions
Non-pharmacological treatments have demonstrated
the possibility to avert the escalation of
care to more intensive or invasive procedures. A 2024 study by Anderson et al. revealed
that individuals who initiated treatment with SMT had a 64% reduced
likelihood of needing escalated downstream care, such as
imaging, injections, or surgical interventions, compared to those depending
on primary care without analgesics. (2) By taking care of the root
causes of neck pain early using methods like chiropractic
adjustments, these interventions offer patients sustainable results while lowering
the strain on healthcare systems. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. is pleased to be a part of that!
Neck Pain Relief and Improved Quality of Life
Global clinical practice guidelines, as reviewed by Peters et al. (2025), dependably
recommend spinal manipulation or mobilization for neck pain relief. These methods
not only alleviate discomfort effectively but also improve
mobility and support long-term recovery when combined with
exercises. (3) Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. does this daily with the Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that includes spinal
manipulation and exercise!
For our Auburn neck pain sufferers,
non-pharmacological treatments offer a way to relief
without dependency on medications, all while fostering better
health outcomes. By lowering costs, minimizing
subsequent medical needs, and providing measurable
relief, chiropractic care and spinal manipulation stand out as essential
tools in modern neck pain management strategies.
CONTACT Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Kirk on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management for neck pain relief.
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