Healthy News May 2022
Chiropractic patients have definite expectations of their chiropractic spinal care provider – a thorough examination, a clear diagnosis of the cause of pain, detailed information and guidance on how to deal with it, and pain relief – one who listens well, verifies the reality of their pain, and includes them in the treatment plan. (1) Sound familiar? We believe it does! Our Tonawanda chiropractic patients expect the same from our treatment at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation! Athletes and “geri-active” patients mix it up a bit. ATHLETES: Athletes expected musculoskeletal assessment and treatment at and beyond the site of injury, symptom improvement, good communication, and expertise from their chiropractor in addition to reassurance, advantageous impact on their athletic performance, and injury prevention input. (2) "GERI-ACTIVEs": Older back pain sufferers want much the same, too: guidance through the healthcare system as necessary (important!), convey important information clearly, foster an interpersonal relationship, have a passion for patient care (as well as comforting patience with the patient!), and have clinical and diagnostic skill. They also shared the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and their partiality for hands-on treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. (3) Tonawanda chiropractic patients desire their chiropractors to be healthcare team partners, clear communicators of realistic expectations, amazing hands-on musculoskeletal treatment providers, and great listeners! Your Tonawanda chiropractor is all that…and more!
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Nate McKee on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he meets patient expectations by clearly defining the problem – spinal stenosis and balance – and its treatment plan via the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management which incorporates patient education, spinal manipulation, nutrition, and exercise.
Tonawanda CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Core Stabilization Exercise
Exercise isn’t just for the athlete! Back pain sufferers gain from core stabilization to decrease chronic low back pain. A study of fighter pilots showed significantly less chronic low back pain and less experience of neck pain following core stabilization exercise. (4) Older folks benefit, too, as those who suffer with low back pain often have poor postural control which leads to poor balance and a higher risk of falls. Core stability training in older women boosted many outcome scores for them: VAS visual analog scale of pain level, Oswestry disability, timed-up-and-go test, 10-minute walking, and four-square step test. (5) Athlete or non-athlete, young or not so young, exercise works! Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation is prepared to talk with you about what would work for you.
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