Healthy News May 2022
Chiropractic patients have pretty clear expectations of their chiropractic spinal care provider – a full exam, a clear diagnosis of the cause of pain, detailed information and instructions on how to deal with it, and pain relief – one who listens intently, confirms the reality of their pain, and includes them in the treatment plan. (1) Sound familiar? We expect it does! Our Oxford chiropractic patients hope for the same from our care at Satterwhite Chiropractic! 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, effective communication, and expertise from their chiropractor as well as reassurance, positive impact on their athletic performance, and injury prevention input. (2) "GERI-ACTIVEs": Older back pain sufferers want a lot of the same, too: know the healthcare system to guide them through it as necessary (important!), communicate clearly, develop 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 expressed the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and their partiality for hands-on treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. (3) Oxford chiropractic patients desire their chiropractors to be healthcare team players, clear communicators of realistic expectations, skilled hands-on musculoskeletal treatment providers, and terrific listeners! Your Oxford 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.
Oxford 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 in fighter pilots resulted in 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 experience poor postural control which contributes to poor balance and a greater 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 not, young or not so young, exercise works! Satterwhite Chiropractic is here to talk with you about what would work for you.
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