Discovering the Affordable Healing Power of Chiropractic Care for Back and Neck Pain
Are you tired of the constant aches in your back or neck, making everyday tasks feel like a struggle? Soft tissue injuries, such as those affecting your spine, can be incredibly debilitating, affecting not only your physical well-being but also your financial stability due to medical expenses. However, there's a solution that's not only effective but also surprisingly affordable: chiropractic care.
Chiropractic care focuses on treating the root cause of your pain by realigning your spine and joints through gentle, spinal adjustments. Many recent studies have shown just how effective and cost-effective chiropractic care can be in treating soft tissue injuries like back and neck pain.
A study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics in 2019 found that chiropractic adjustments were significantly more effective than placebo or no treatment in reducing pain and disability for individuals with acute and chronic low back pain. This means that not only does chiropractic care work, but it works better than doing nothing at all.
But what about the cost? You might be surprised to learn that chiropractic care is not only effective but also affordable. A study published in the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation in 2020 compared the healthcare costs and disability durations of workers with low back pain who received chiropractic care versus those who received care from physicians. The study found that those who received chiropractic care had lower healthcare costs and shorter disability durations, saving both money and time in the long run.
Furthermore, chiropractic care emphasizes patient education and self-management strategies, empowering you to take control of your health and prevent future injuries. By learning proper posture, ergonomics, and exercise techniques, you can reduce the likelihood of experiencing back and neck pain in the future, saving even more money on healthcare expenses.
Chiropractic care offers an effective and affordable solution for treating soft tissue injuries like back and neck pain. Backed by recent studies and evidence, chiropractic adjustments have been shown to not only alleviate pain but also reduce disability and healthcare costs. So why continue to suffer in silence when relief is within reach? Consider chiropractic care today and take the first step towards a pain-free and financially secure future.
Author: ChiroPlanet.com
Source: Journal of Occup Rehab, 30(1), 1-13.; JAMA, 317(14), 1451-1460.
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American Medical Association Appoints Chiropractor to CPT Editorial Panel
Arlington, Va. – American Chiropractic Association (ACA) member Leo Bronston, DC, MAppSc, of Onalaska, Wis., has been appointed by the American Medical Association (AMA) Board of Trustees to serve on the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Editorial Panel.
Dr. Bronston will be the first doctor of chiropractic to join the Panel. Dr. Bronston The CPT Editorial Panel maintains the CPT code set, which is widely used across the healthcare industry to report procedures and services and to process claims. The panel is composed of 21 members, including representatives of 12 medical specialties and individuals representing groups such as the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, America’s Health Insurance Plans, the American Hospital Association, and private health insurance plans. Dr. Bronston was appointed to serve as one of two representatives from the CPT Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee (HCPAC).
"Dr. Bronston's appointment is a great honor and a testament to his many years of work and dedication to coding-related issues. It is also a proud and historic moment for the chiropractic profession to achieve representation on the CPT Editorial Panel," noted ACA President Michael Martin, DC.
Dr. Bronston is a long-standing, highly respected member of ACA, serving the association and the chiropractic profession for more than 40 years in a variety of leadership roles. He has been a member of ACA's Board of Governors since 2019 and has distinguished himself for his work in the areas of coding and reimbursement and healthcare quality. In addition to serving as ACA's representative to HCPAC for more than a decade, he is chair of the ACA Health Policy and Advocacy Committee.
In his native Wisconsin, Dr. Bronston owns and operates a private practice in Onalaska, where he fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care by integrating other healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists and nurse practitioners, into his practice. He also served on the Fulcrum Health board of directors, where he chaired the Quality Improvement Committee. He remains an active member of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association.
The CPT Editorial Panel convenes meetings three times per year to solicit input from the field. Dr. Bronston's four-year appointment will begin immediately following the end of the Panel's February 2024 meeting.
About the American Chiropractic Association
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is the largest professional chiropractic organization in the United States. ACA attracts the most principled and accomplished chiropractors, who understand that it takes more to be called an ACA chiropractor. We are leading our profession in the most constructive and far-reaching ways—by working hand in hand with other health care professionals, by lobbying for pro-chiropractic legislation and policies, by supporting meaningful research and by using that research to inform our treatment practices. We also provide professional and educational opportunities for all our members and are committed to being a positive and unifying force for the practice of modern chiropractic. Visit www.acatoday.org. To learn more about chiropractic, go to HandsDownBetter.org.
Author: American Chiropractic Association
Source: Acatoday.org; January 22, 2024.
Copyright: American Chiropractic Association 2024
Want Better Behaved Children? Let Them Sleep!
In a finding that shouldn't surprise any parent, researchers in Canada recently concluded that kids who get more sleep enjoy improved behavior in school. Conversely, kids who got less sleep are more easily frustrated and prone to displays of temper. While the study, recently published in Pediatrics, isn't the first to link sleep and behavior, it is the first to focus specifically on children. The researchers followed over thirty kids, ages seven to 11, over a two week period. After establishing an average of 9.3 hours of sleep per night, the children were split into two groups. The parents of the first group were instructed to increase their children's sleep time by an hour; the parents of the second group decreased it by an hour. Meanwhile, the teachers of the kids, unaware what group the child was in, were asked to evaluate the child's behavior both before and after the change in bedtimes. Unsurprisingly, the children who got more sleep had improved behavior, while the behavior of the children who got less sleep deteriorated. The researchers noted that it may be difficult to find additional time for children to sleep and suggested that parents add slightly more both in the morning and at night.
Author: ChiroPlanet.com
Source: Pediatrics. Published Online October 15, 2012.
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