CRITICISM OF NOT CONSIDERING NON-SURGICAL, CONSERVATIVE CARE: Cervical Radiculopathy and Lumbar Spine Stenosis
Conservative treatment – like chiropractic spinal manipulation
and Cox® Technic - of some of the most common spinal
pain conditions is too many time not considered in medical studies despite the abundance
of studies documenting benefit. (The “why?”
discussion is for another article.) Here are two examples. (1) One instance is in treating
cervical radiculopathy patients, patients with neck-related arm pain, and
myelopathy. The original study looked at the outcomes one year after cervical spine surgery for these conditions with no
comparison to conservative care for patients who question
what would happen if they decided not to have surgery.
(1) The research regarding Cox® Technic for patients with cervical
spine radiculopathy show benefits for such
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 patient with arm pain after 10 weeks and 15 treatments, relief stayed stable. (4) (2) The other example
is not suggesting non-surgical treatment for lumbar
spine stenosis. In a review of published clinical practice
guidelines for the care of lumbar spinal stenosis,
researchers wrote that non-surgical treatments (28.6%) were not
as commonly given than injections (92.3%) and
surgery (66%). (5) The research on the benefit and effectiveness
of conservative care of lumbar spinal stenosis is growing, especially
with Cox® Technic. A case report stated that Cox® flexion
distraction reduced frequency and intensity of radicular leg
pain and back pain linked with lumbar spinal stenosis. (6) Another
stated that 12 visits for flexion distraction treatment
and ancillary therapies relieved low back and leg pain symptoms
of stenosis. (7) In a 30-patient report of lumbar spine stenosis,
flexion distraction reduced pain and disability. (8) In a 57
lumbar spine stenosis patient study, Cox® relieved pain by 76%. Disability
improved in 73%. (9) In a 30-patient study, Cox® was proved
to be an effective 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. Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc offers such chiropractic care. Your Fort Wayne
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.
Fort Wayne CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH:
Practice Sit-To-Stand for Balance
Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc talks with our Fort Wayne chiropractic
patients about practicing sit-to-stand motion to keep and increase mobility and health. Sit-to-stand test is determined
by how many times you can get up from a fully seated position
in 30 seconds. A fewer number of stands indicates
a greater risk of falling. By age, the number of
stands for risk differs. In women aged 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) The slower we move as we age, the less our quality
of life may be.
Improving motion speed may boost
mobility in older people. (12) The quicker
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? Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc can work with you to address
back pain and knee pain problems that may be slowing you down!
CONTACT Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc
Thank you for confiding in Fort Wayne chiropractic
care for your healthcare needs. We are
pleased to be a member of your healthcare mobility
and spinal care team and look forward to seeing you at Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc
for your up-coming appointment!