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The Great Challenge: Chiropractic Adjustments vs. Acupuncture vs. NSAIDs!

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could assess three common types of treatment for neck and back pain to determine which is the most effective? Here is a look at three studies that compared three popular forms of care for chronic spinal pain to determine the short-term and more importantly, the LONG-TERM benefits of chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, like Advil).

The FIRST published study included a pilot group of 77 patients complaining of chronic spinal pain (neck, mid-back, or low-back pain). These patients were separated into one of the three treatment groups and received either NSAIDs, acupuncture, or chiropractic manipulation. Patients received care for four weeks with outcome measures (questionnaires) used to assess changes in pain and disability. After a 30-day time frame, only patients who received chiropractic manipulation (CM) reached a level of statistically significant improvement, supporting CM to offer the best SHORT-TERM BENEFITS for those with chronic back/neck pain.

The SECOND study included 115 patients, again randomized, to receive either one of the same three treatments, but this time the outcome data was gathered two, five, and nine weeks after the start of treatment. Again, those who received chiropractic manipulation (CM) experienced the best overall improvement at nine weeks.

The THIRD study involved follow-up from the same patient group from the SECOND study two years later. Once again, participants completed outcome assessments that measure pain and disability. This time, the results showed that only patients in the chiropractic manipulation group maintained long-term improvements in pain and disability.

There have been other studies looking at the efficacy and benefits of SMT (spinal manipulative therapy) both in comparison with other forms of care (as presented here) as well as with different conditions or diagnoses. Perhaps the most exciting results were published in 2008 by the International Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010 Task Force on Neck Pain. They divided patients into four groups (Group 1: Neck pain with little to no interference with activities of daily living – ADLs; Group 2: Neck pain that limits ADLs; Group 3: Neck pain with radiculopathy or radiating arm pain from a pinched nerve; Group 4: Neck pain with serious pathology such as cancer, fracture, infection, and/or systemic disease.) The researchers concluded that chiropractic care was highly recommended especially in Grades 1 and 2 (which includes the majority of neck pain sufferers). Interestingly, many multidisciplinary physician groups now incorporate chiropractic care as part of their “team” approach, which also offer pain management in the form of medications, injections, PT, and when necessary, surgery. They have seen the value of spinal manipulation for neck pain and often seek out chiropractic because it’s safe, beneficial, and cost effective!

We realize you have a choice in whom you consider for your health care provision and we sincerely appreciate your trust in choosing our service for those needs.  If you, a friend, or family member requires care for neck pain or headaches, we would be honored to render our services.  Visit http://www.olsonchiropracticcenter.com for more information.

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Neck Pain - When Should I Come In?

Neck Pain – When Should I Come In?


Neck pain is one of the most common complaints patients have when they come to a
chiropractic office for the first time, second only to low back pain. Neck pain
affects all of us at some point in life, and for some, it can become a chronic,
permanent problem that can interfere with many desired activities and lower
their quality of life. There are many different causes, and prompt evaluation
and treatment is important is some cases.

Neck pain and stiffness are the two most common symptoms that present for
evaluation and treatment. This can be located in the middle of the neck and/or
on either side and can extend down to the shoulders and / or chest. It can
contribute to or cause tension headaches that can travel up the back of the head
and sometimes behind the eyes. Pain often increases with neck movement, such as
when turning the head to check traffic while driving and/or it can hurt at rest
while held in static positions, such as when reading a book. Neck pain can come
on gradually or quickly and often cannot be traced to a specific injury or cause
making it a challenge to figure out. While neck pain is often not serious or
life-threatening, there are causes that should be evaluated promptly. If you
wake up with acute neck pain associated with very limited range of motion, this
may be due to torticollis, or wry neck, and prompt treatment helps it resolve
more quickly than “waiting it out.” Torticollis can be caused by exposure to a
draft, changes in weather, trauma, or after a cold or flu. When in doubt, come
in for an evaluation and treatment, as anxiety associated with the “fear of the
unknown” only adds to the stress associated with neck pain and it’s ALWAYS best
to be “…safe than sorry!”

Numbness or tingling may accompany neck pain and can be located in the face,
arms, hands, and/or fingers. This is one of those times to come in promptly, as
these symptoms may indicate the pinching of a nerve root in the neck. There are
MANY chiropractic treatment approaches that effectively treat nerve root
pinching, and treatment should NOT be delayed. Other common symptoms may include
clicking, crunching, or grinding noises, technically called crepitus, which may
or may not be benign. If the noise is accompanied by pain, especially if it
radiates down to the shoulder blades or arms (either side or both), it’s time to
promptly come in. Any time symptoms occur acutely or come on fast, it’s best to
get evaluated as soon as possible.

Dizziness is another common symptom that can result from neck problems and is
often associated with movement such as rising from laying or sitting. Certain
positions of the neck can also bring on dizziness. This is sometimes caused by
the “stones” in the inner ear shifting out of position and is technically called
BPPV or “benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.” When this occurs, we can usually
manage it very well with treatment and specific BPPV exercises. Other times,
dizziness may be due to a restriction in blood flow reaching the brain. In which
case, a prompt evaluation is VERY appropriate, especially if blackouts occur.

Sleep interruption or difficulty falling asleep are other good reasons to seek
prompt evaluation and treatment. Sleep loss can lead to many problems such as
excessive fatigue, tiredness, irritability, and just generally feeling poor!
Remember, prompt care usually results in prompt resolution!

We realize you have a choice in whom you consider for your health care provision
and we sincerely appreciate your trust in choosing our service for those needs.
If you, a friend, or family member requires care for neck pain, we would be
honored to render our services.  Visit http://www.olsonchiropracticcenter.com for
more information.