Chiropractors have long been considered a valuable treatment option in a patient’s quest to reduce or eliminate neck pain. The latest research outcomes have proven chiropractic to be not just clinically effective, but also a very cost effective option.
Benefits Outweigh the Risks
In a study of 529 patients undergoing treatment for neck pain with a follow up period of 12 months, the researchers found that while “adverse events” were fairly common, reported by 53% of the participants after any of the first three treatment visits, all but 13% reported these to be mild pain related symptoms that were self-limiting. No serious adverse events were reported during the course of the study. Half of the patients reported resolution of neck pain by the third visit, and 2/3 reported resolution prior to three months of treatment. The researchers concluded that the benefits of SMT as a treatment for neck pain far outweigh the risks involved.
Rubinstein, S. M., Leboeuf-Yde, C., Knol, D. L., de Koekkoek, T. E., Pfeifle, C. E., & van Tulder, M. W. (2007). The benefits outweigh the risks for patients undergoing chiropractic care for neck pain: a prospective, multicenter, cohort study. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics, 30(6), 408-418.
Chiropractic Manipulation “Very Helpful”
Researchers conducted a national telephone survey of 2055 adults to determine which treatments were utilized as treatment for neck pain, and which were perceived as effective. Thirty-seven percent of neck pain sufferers had seen a conventional provider and 54% had sought complimentary therapies, with 20% seeking chiropractic care and 14% employing massage. Chiropractic, Read more