Chiropractic's Forte of Non-Surgical Treatment of Back Pain and Sleep Called for Back Pain Relief
CHIROPRACTIC'S MOMENT: RESEARCH CALLS FOR NON-SURGICAL CARE
Chiropractic care welcomes its moment—prepared well to meet just what today's medical literature is described for back pain treatment. Two pivotal studies released recently reveal that the healthcare world is finally recognizing what chiropractors have been doing all along. The World Health Organization's groundbreaking guidelines, described by Briggs and colleagues in Global Health Research & Policy, now specifically call for non-surgical management as the primary approach to chronic low back pain—positioning Carrolltown chiropractic care right at the center of evidence-based treatment. (1) Meanwhile, research by Mathieu and his team in Scientific Reports delivers compelling evidence that chiropractors possess exceptional diagnostic skills, attaining 74.7% overall diagnostic agreement with neurosurgeons and an even more remarkable 82.0% management agreement. The study uncovers that chiropractors demonstrate superior clinical precision in identifying specific conditions rather than defaulting to vague diagnoses, and most importantly, they excel at triaging patients—a critical skill that can boost treatment for non-surgical cases while reducing unnecessary surgical consultation waiting lists. (2)This convergence is not by chance—it's the natural result of chiropractic care being well positioned to give exactly what modern medicine is now recognizing optimal patient care. The literature has spoken, and chiropractic is ready as a non-surgical solution the healthcare system has been seeking. Undoubtedly, your Carrolltown chiropractor is ready and able meet this challenge with Cox® Technic!
Carrolltown CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Sleep!
“Good Sleep = Better Back Pain Relief” is the message from a big, new 2025 study by Correa et al: the connection between sleep and back pain works both ways, which tanslates into: you have more control than you may think! While poor sleep can impair pain, the flip side is equally true—better sleep can considerably reduce your pain levels and help you feel more functional in every day life. The research demonstrates that patients who sleep well experience less pain, move more easily, and feel better emotionally. (3) This discovery opens up a powerful new approach for your recovery: by bettering your sleep habits alongside your chiropractic care here at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, you're tackling pain from two angles instead of one. Better rest isn't just about feeling refreshed—it's actually a key tool in your pain management toolkit. Let us know if sleep is an issue for you, so we can come up with some ideas to correct that!
Enjoy a restful July!
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