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Neck Pain? Can Chiropractic Care Correct My Neck Problem?

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Have you ever had a nagging neck pain that slowed you down and kept you from doing the things you love? You’re not alone. Millions of people every year suffer from neck and arm pain caused by a disc herniation. Sometimes the pain is caused by an injury, other times people just seem to wake up one day with numbness or tingling. The good news is, you don’t have to rely on medications, injections, or surgeries to get back your quality of life. New scientific research has shown patients experience HUGE improvements with natural health care, such as Chiropractic, and the more you know, the smarter you can be with your healthcare choices.

Neck Pain? Can Chiropractic Care Correct My Neck Problem…

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Our bodies are designed to heal, but sometimes they need a little help. Medications and injections may mask the problem. Well, you should be happy to know that Chiropractic adjustments not only may help provide fantastic pain relief, but they also help correct the underlying problem so you can find long-term relief.

After 2 weeks of receiving Chiropractic care, over 55% of patients experienced relief from their neck pain.
At the 3 month mark, over 75% of patients reported experiencing significant relief.

Sitting at a desk, awkward sleeping positions, and just plain getting older can all contribute to neck pain and disc problems. Maintaining an active lifestyle by eating right, exercising, and getting periodic Chiropractic care may help your body fend off these degenerative processes. Ask Cranbourne Chiropractor, Dr Shaun Beovich today about how you can maintain a healthy lifestyle using Chiropractic care. Learning how to stay happy and healthy; that’s what we call a smart decision!

For ease and convenience, Cranbourne Chiropractic Centre located in Cranbourne North and close to Berwick and Narre Warren South takes online bookings here or you can call 9581 2624.

Science Sources: Outcomes from Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Confirmed Symptomatic Cervical Disk Herniation Patients Treated with High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Spinal Manipulative Therapy. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. October 2013
Outcomes of Acute and Chronic Patients with MRI Confirmed Symptomatic Lumbar Disc Herniations Receiving High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude, Spinal Manipulative Therapy: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study with One Year Follow-Up. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. March/April 2014
Manipulation or Microdiskectomy for Sciatica? A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. October 2010
Symptomatic MRI-Confirmed Lumbar Disk Herniation Patients: A Comparative Effectiveness Prospective Observational Study of 2 Age and Sex-Matched Cohorts Treated with Either High-Velocity, Low Amplitude Spinal Manipulative Therapy or Imaging-Guided Lumbar Nerve Root Injections. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. May 2013

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Healthy Disc May Help Eliminate Back Pain

admin — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 05:48:19 +0000

A healthy disc may help to eliminate back pain. If you’re suffering from back pain it’s possible a bulged or herniated disc is contributing to it. To keep your back functioning well and your discs healthy, Cranbourne chiropractor Dr Shaun Beovich highlights 2 tips today.

Spinal discs are the shock absorbers between the bones, or vertebrae, of your spine. The discs have a tough outer ring and a jelly-like center. Their job is to help us move, bend, and twist while absorbing the weight of gravity. But, over time, our spinal discs can become degenerative. Injuries, aging, and the effects of gravity all contribute to disc degeneration. The good news is that degenerative discs rarely cause pain unless they budge or herniate, placing pressure on the spinal nerves. So how you can slow down the degenerative process and keep your discs healthy?

Top research journals have recently discovered that movement and hydration are two important factors to keep your discs healthy. A well-hydrated disc can more easily adapt to movement and is less prone to injury. Many chiropractic techniques are designed to “pump” your spinal discs. This motion helps bring nutrients into the disc and pushes out inflammation and waste. That is a fancy way to say that chiropractic care can help keep your spinal discs healthy! Here are the key takeaways:

Your spinal discs act as small shock absorbers between the bones of your spine .

Movement helps bring nutrients into the disc and pushes out waste and inflammation; helping them stay healthy.

Torn, herniated, or bulged discs can cause pain by irritating the nearby nerves. Researchers have found chiropractic care to be one of the best ways to heal and feel better!

A combination of chiropractic care and staying well-hydrated are two ways to keep your spinal discs healthy and pain-free. But, don’t forget to stay active between your adjustments. And here is one more tip to slow down Father Time- daily exercise and stretching. Exercise and stretching will not only keep you fit and trim but can also potentially slow down the degenerative changes of your spine keeping you healthy and active for many years to come!

Cranbourne Chiropractic Centre is situated in Cranbourne North, on the border of Berwick Springs and Narre Warren South. Book online easily at https://www.cranbournechiro.com.au or phone 9581 2624.

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Disc Herniations – Excellent Results

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Can chiropractic help disc injuries? The research says yes! One study concluded that conservative care including spinal manipulation resulted in excellent to good results for disc herniations.

Cranbourne North chiropractor Dr Shaun Beovich has been dealing with disc bulges and herniations for 24 years. He says that disc degeneration is a normal part of ageing process however at times these discs can become “hot” ie they start irritating their adjacent spinal nerves often resulting in back pain and leg pain (sciatica).

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This study found that over 90% with MRI confirmed disc herniation with pain became better or much better with chiropractic care. Within 2 weeks 55% had significant improvement.

They stated that with patients suffering from back pain and leg pain (sciatica) and confirmed with MRI, improvement was described as “good” or “excellent” in nearly 90% of patients.

Also that improvements were maintained on follow-up after 14mths with 80% describing excellent/good improvement.

Here’s the study:

A Nonsurgical Approach to the Management of Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy Secondary to Herniated Disk: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study With Follow-Up

JMPT https://www.jmptonline.org/article/S0161-4754(09)00271-1/abstract

Objective

This study presents the outcomes of patients with lumbar radiculopathy secondary to disk herniation treated after a diagnosis-based clinical decision rule.

Methods

A prospective observational cohort study was conducted at a multidisciplinary, integrated clinic that includes chiropractic and physical therapy health care services. Data on 49 consecutive patients were collected at baseline, at the end of conservative, nonsurgical treatment and a mean of 14.5 months after cessation of treatment. Disability was measured using the Bournemouth Disability Questionnaire (BDQ) and pain using the Numerical Rating Scale for pain. Fear beliefs were measured with the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ). Patients also self-rated improvement.

Results

Mean duration of complaint was 60.5 weeks. Mean self-rated improvement at the end of treatment was 77.5%. Improvement was described as “good” or “excellent” in nearly 90% of patients. Mean percentage improvement on the BDQ was 60.4%. Numerical Rating Scale improved 4.1 points and FABQ improved 4.8 points. Clinically meaningful improvements in pain and disability were seen in 79% and 70% of patients, respectively. Mean number of visits was 13.2. After an average long-term follow-up of 14.5 months, mean self-rated improvement was 81.1%. “Good” or “excellent” improvement was reported by 80% of patients. Mean percentage improvement in BDQ was 67.4%. Numerical Rating Scale improved 4.2 points and FABQ 4.5 points. Clinically meaningful improvements in pain and disability were seen in 79% and 73% of patients, respectively.

Conclusions

Management based on the decision rule yielded favorable outcomes in this cohort study. Improvement appeared to be maintained over the long term.

Other studies to look at:

Outcomes from Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Confirmed Symptomatic Cervical Disk Herniation Patients Treated with High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Spinal Manipulative Therapy. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. October 2013

Outcomes of Acute and Chronic Patients with MRI Confirmed Symptomatic Lumbar Disc Herniations Receiving High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude, Spinal Manipulative Therapy: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study with One Year Follow-Up. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Volume 37, Number 3. March/April 2014

Manipulation or Microdiskectomy for Sciatica? A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Volume 33, Number 8. October 2010

Symptomatic MRI-Confirmed Lumbar Disk Herniation Patients: A Comparative Effectiveness Prospective Observational Study of 2 Age- and Sex-Matched Cohorts Treated with Either High-Velocity, Low Amplitude Spinal Manipulative Therapy or Imaging-Guided Lumbar Nerve Root Injections. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2013 May; 36(4):218-25

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