
YOUR INFLUENCE ON BACK PAIN RELIEF IS STRONG
An upbeat mindset, sound
self-care, and pain-lessening treatment is a beneficial
recipe for spine pain relief. Chiropractic mixes
them all! A study that observed 740 chronic low back pain
patients for a year recorded that those who maintained
their pain relief and stated an improved quality of
life were also highly self-assured that they could
still participate in activities despite
their pain. Those who experienced widespread pain and imagined their
pain as horrible and from which they would not
get over lessened their recovery outcome. Understanding
these issues, researchers and your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractor
know that realistic expectations must be discussed and
understood for optimal, satisfactory clinical outcomes. (1) (For
example, 50% relief is good!) Complicating factors like poor sleep,
fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression may come into play for
back pain and neck pain sufferers and must be addressed. We listen
carefully to and have discussions with our chiropractic patients
to manage issues as we move toward pain relief and a
better quality of life. We follow and share the 50% Rule of the
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that establishes
reasonable expectations for chiropractic pain relief: 50% relief within a month
or so of care without any signs of progressive neurological deficits or other
red flags is good improvement. Additional
good news arises from a scoping review of papers about
spine-pain related factors that noted how many issues
are modifiable: smoking, overweight/obesity, negative expectations
of recovery, work environment, nutrition, etc. (2) That is where we
act together to maintain your positivity and confidence and form a robust
Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic treatment plan for your pain relief!
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Robert Patterson on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes
what realistic expectations are for back pain patients with the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
Burlington and Hamilton CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH:
Consider Inflammation: An Ear Infection/Hearing
Loss/Hip Fracture Risk Link
A recent study compared those with
chronic otitis media to those without. Researchers questioned if
chronic otitis media inflammation affected the body beyond its
ability to hear. They found that those with
chronic otitis media who had a history of hearing loss are more susceptible
to a increased risk of hip fracture. (3) Another study stated
that chronic otitis media was found to be significantly associated with a greater risk of developing ‘sudden sensorineural hearing
loss’ that comes on rapidly over a 72-hour period.
This is often associated with dizziness and
ringing in the ears, treated with antibiotics, and accommodated
for with hearing aids or devices for any lasting hearing loss. (4,5)
We realize inflammation is an enemy in managing Burlington and Hamilton back pain and neck pain, and it is seemingly an enemy
of ear pain and increased hip fracture risk, too! Manage hearing issues and inflammation as they occur.
We're here to help with chiropractic services! Spinal Care Clinic and you form a great
team.
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chiropractic care with you and your family and friends. Set
your next Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic visit with
Spinal Care Clinic soon!
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