The Benefits of Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Auburn Neck Pain
Neck pain bother millions of people, restraining mobility and reducing 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 effectiveness in producing relief, reducing costs, and minimizing the need for additional medical interventions.
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Care
New studies feature the financial advantages of beginning 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 less healthcare costs compared to those beginning with primary care, particularly when prescription analgesics were involved. SMT users had 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 escalations to advanced interventions such as imaging or surgery. This makes non-pharmacological approaches a cost-effective first-line option, particularly for older folks managing chronic or acute neck pain. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. knows our neck pain patients prefer not having to undergo any extra care they don’t really need.
Reduced Downstream Medical Interventions
Non-pharmacological treatments have demonstrated potential to stop 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% lower 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 source of neck pain early using methods like chiropractic adjustments, these interventions offer patients sustainable results while lessening 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
Clinical practice guidelines worldwide, as reviewed by Peters et al. (2025), always recommend spinal manipulation or mobilization for neck pain relief. These approaches not only alleviate discomfort effectively but also improve mobility and support long-term recovery when integrated with exercises. (3) Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. does this daily with the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that incorporates 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 reducing costs, diminishing subsequent medical needs, and delivering measurable relief, chiropractic care and spinal manipulation stand out as essential tools in modern neck pain management strategies.
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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 the relief of neck pain.
