CRITICISM OF NOT CONSIDERING NON-SURGICAL, CONSERVATIVE CARE: Cervical Radiculopathy and Lumbar Spine Stenosis
Conservative treatment – like chiropractic spinal manipulation
and Cox® Technic - of a couple of the most common spinal
pain conditions is often not considered in medical studies regardless of the plethora
of studies describing benefit. (The “why?”
discussion will be addressed in another article.) Here are two examples. (1) One example is in treating
cervical radiculopathy patients, patients with neck-related arm pain, and
myelopathy. The original study examined the outcomes one year after cervical spine surgery for these conditions with no
comparison to conservative care for patients who ponder
what would ensue if they decided not to have surgery.
(1) The research regarding Cox® Technic for patients with cervical
spine radiculopathy state benefits for these
patients. Cervical radiculopathy because of a large C5-6 settled
with flexion distraction. (2) In a 39-patient study, cervical radiculopathy
treated with Cox® Technic provided relief in a mean of 13.2 visits.
(3) At 2-year follow-up for a cervical
disc herniation and arm pain after 15 treatments
in 10 weeks, relief remained stable. (4) (2) The other example
is not suggesting non-surgical treatment for lumbar
spine stenosis. In an analysis of published clinical practice
guidelines for the care of lumbar spinal stenosis,
researchers wrote that non-surgical treatments (28.6%) were less commonly recommended than injections (92.3%) and
surgery (66%). (5) The research on the benefit and value
of conservative care of lumbar spinal stenosis is growing, particularly
with Cox® Technic. A case report affirmed that Cox® flexion
distraction decreased frequency and intensity of radicular leg
pain and back pain linked with lumbar spinal stenosis. (6) Another
described that 12 visits for flexion distraction treatment
and ancillary therapies alleviated low back and leg pain symptoms
of stenosis. (7) In a 30-patient study of lumbar spine stenosis,
flexion distraction reduced pain and disability. (8) In a 57
lumbar spine stenosis patient study, Cox® improved pain by 76%. Disability
eased in 73%. (9) In a 30-patient study, Cox® was shown
to be a helpful intervention for treating pain and
dysfunction in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. (10) Now is the time for non-surgical, conservative care of conditions like lumbar
spinal stenosis and cervical radiculopathy. New Roads Chiropractic Center offers such chiropractic care. Your New Roads
chiropractor is experienced in its delivery. Come see!
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Amanda Harris on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as she explains
her use of the Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for lumbar spine stenosis.
New Roads CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH:
Practice Sit-To-Stand for Balance
New Roads Chiropractic Center talks with our New Roads chiropractic
patients about practicing sit-to-stand motion to maintain
and improve mobility and health. Sit-to-stand test is ascertained
by how many times you can stand up from a fully seated sit
in 30 seconds. A fewer number of stands signifies
a higher risk of falling. By age, the number of
stands for risk differs. In women from ages 60-64, less
than 12 is a higher risk; 65-69, less than 11; 70-79, less than 10; 80-84, less
than 9, 85-89, less than 8; 90-94, less than 4. Men 60-64, less than 14; 65-74,
less than 12; 75-79, less than 11; 80-94, less than 10; 85-89, less than 8;
90-94, less than 7. (11) Moving slowly as we age may reduce the quality of daily life.
Increasing the speed of motion may boost
mobility in older folks. (12) The faster the speed of
the STS, the more the low back and knee moved which
should be considered when testing back pain and
knee pain patients. (13) Try out your sit-to-stand ability.
How is it? New Roads Chiropractic Center can work with you to address
back pain and knee pain issues that may be slowing you down!
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Thank you for trusting New Roads Chiropractic Center with your healthcare needs. We are
honored to be a part of your healthcare mobility
and spinal care team and look forward to visiting with you at New Roads Chiropractic Center
for your up-coming appointment!