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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

An analysis of medical claims data suggests adults may have differential access to chronic pain treatment options based on the type of health insurance they have. Recently published in The Journal of Pain , the study was conducted by researchers at the U.S. physical therapy), complementary or integrative care (e.g., Also, 63.1%

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

ChiroUp

The findings indicate that people with co-occurring chronic pain and OUD often do not receive early or any nonpharmacologic pain therapies as recommended by practice guidelinestargeted interventions (eg, insurance policy, provider, and patient education) are needed to ensure equitable access to guideline-recommended pain therapies." (8)

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How Chiropractic Care Enhances Quality of Life Through Improved Mobility

Fisher Chiropractic

Treatment Plan Discussion : Based on the findings, your chiropractor will explain their diagnosis and propose a tailored treatment plan, discussing potential benefits and any risks involved. This initial assessment is crucial for developing an effective, personalized approach to your care.

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Chiropractic vs. Traditional Medicine: When to Choose Each

Fisher Chiropractic

Benefits of Chiropractic Care Chiropractic care can offer several benefits: Pain Management: Effective for managing back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Many patients report significant relief from chronic pain conditions, often reducing or eliminating the need for pain medications.

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Why do so many pain patients say their symptoms were ignored? [s]

PainScience

Eileen Davidson, a Canadian advocate for patients with pain, describes what is was like for her to struggle with rheumatoid arthritis for much too long before diagnosis : For years I knew there was something seriously wrong with me but no one would listen to me when I brought it up. I thought it was all in my head.

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Wondering How To Crack Your Back at Home? Read This First

Oviedo Chiropractic

Chiropractors utilize X-rays and other imaging techniques to get an accurate diagnosis first…before they begin treating you. Instead, chronic pain and injuries should be treated by a licensed professional, such as a chiropractor or medical massage therapist. And these additional techniques aren’t something you can do yourself.

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STUDY: Can you attack back pain with knowledge bombs? [s]

PainScience

That its more a matter of pain getting wound up by fear, anxiety, exhaustion, and immobility? No one doubts that its helpful in various ways to be well-informed about a diagnosis, but it seems like a bit of a reach that it would be properly medicinal. But patients with stubborn chronic pain are not PNE fans.