More and more people are choosing Gewoon Chiropractie and chiropractic care as their source to get healthier. In fact, they are leaving their traditional medical practices with their pills and surgeries, and opting for the all-natural, non-invasive practice of chiropractic. So why this seemingly sudden exodus over to chiropractic care? It seems that there are several potential reasons!
The American College of Physicians recommends chiropractic for low back pain.
The American College of Physicians published its updated guidelines in 2017, recommending chiropractic and other non-drug treatments, as a first line treatment for chronic and acute lower back pain. Among the treatments listed was spinal adjustments, which was strongly recommended. It is very effective when combined with exercises like Pilates, yoga, and tai chi.
Studies show chiropractic to be effective for low back pain.
A study published in the April 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association cited spinal adjustments to be helpful in treating low back pain. The researchers reviewed and analyzed a number of randomized clinical trials that focused on spinal manipulation as a treatment for low back pain. The results were consistent with each, showing that chiropractic treatment was effective in helping low back pain patients with improving function while minimizing pain during treatment courses of up to six weeks.
95% of people who used chiropractic in the past would do it again.
In the 2016 Gallup-Palmer College of Chiropractic Annual Report, 95% of people who have used chiropractic in the past say that it is an effective treatment. What's more, 97% of people who used a chiropractor in the previous year said that if they had back or neck pain they would seek chiropractic treatment again. More than half of adults who have never seen a chiropractor said they would seek chiropractic treatment if they developed neck or back pain.
In a consumer survey chiropractic was rated higher than all other treatments for back pain.
Consumer Reports survey published in July 2011 ranked chiropractic higher than Pilates, yoga, and even medications for relieving back pain, osteoarthritis, and neck pain. Many chiropractic patients like the whole-body approach that includes lifestyle recommendations for treating pain, immobility, and range of motion issues. Many of the respondents said they opted for the natural treatments like chiropractic in order to avoid the harmful and undesirable side effects of prescription medication.
People are concerned about the opioid epidemic.
With the Centers for Disease Control declaring prescription drug (specifically opioid) abuse an epidemic, people are searching for safer, non-drug options. It is startlingly easy for a person to get addicted to pain medication, even while under a doctor's care. Because of this, natural treatments are becoming more and more popular to people who want to avoid that potential for addiction or who are at a higher risk for becoming addicted.
With spinal fusion surgery on the rise, patients with back pain are seeking less invasive options.
Spinal fusion surgery has been on a steep rise, increasing by 500% in recent years. Many patients are choosing to seek out natural treatments like chiropractic in order to avoid a surgery this drastic. It also helps that chiropractic looks at the whole person and the patient may get advice on lifestyle habits they need to change, dietary adjustments, and exercises that they can do at home.
It's not just about pain! Chiropractic care works to maintain a healthy body before it breaks down on you.
With the costs of health care on the rise and insurance companies offering less and less, it is far more cost effective to take care of your body before you get sick or hurt. Chiropractic care has been shown to not only be great for treating pain symptoms, but also to help with the functioning of the body, keeping you healthy and minimising injuries before they happen!
There are many different reasons that people would choose to seek out chiropractic care. Bottom line, though is simply because it works. Yes, it is less invasive, and yes, it is drug free, but most of all, it is effective!
Gewoon Chiropractie is conveniently located just on the border of Den Haag and Scheveningen and is 20 minutes away from Den Haag Centraal train station by Tram 1. Through a vitalistic approach to chiropractic, we view each patient as a whole, rather than as a single symptom to be treated. We know that chiropractic is so much more than back pain, neck pain and headaches. There are multiple techniques we use to detect, find and correct nerve impingements, that we call subluxations. We believe chiropractic care is a lifestyle & recommend regular spinal checks for you and your whole family. Give us a call! 070 204 41 34
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