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 has arrived at its moment—positioned well to meet exactly what today's medical literature is demanding for back pain treatment. Two pivotal studies released this month reveal that the healthcare world is finally catching up to what chiropractors have been delivering all along. The World Health Organization's landmark guidelines, detailed 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 St Peters chiropractic care right at the middle of evidence-based treatment. (1) Meanwhile, research by Mathieu and his team in Scientific Reports provides compelling evidence that chiropractors possess exceptional diagnostic skills, achieving 74.7% overall diagnostic agreement with neurosurgeons and an even more impressive 82.0% management agreement. The study reveals that chiropractors display superior clinical precision in identifying specific conditions rather than evading specificity and using vague diagnoses, and most predominantly, they excel at triaging patients—a vital skill that can accelerate treatment for non-surgical cases while reducing unnecessary surgical consultation waiting lists. (2)This convergence isn't coincidental—it's the natural result of chiropractic care being well positioned to give exactly what modern medicine is now recognizing top patient care. The literature has spoken, and chiropractic stands ready as a non-surgical solution the healthcare system has been looking for. Undoubtedly, your St Peters chiropractor is here for you to meet this challenge with Cox® Technic!
St Peters 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 link between sleep and back pain works both ways, which tanslates into: you have more control than you might think! While poor sleep can aggravate pain, the flip side is equally true—better sleep can significantly reduce your pain levels and help you feel more functional in daily life. The research demonstrates that patients who sleep well feel less pain, move more easily, and feel better emotionally. (3) This discovery opens up a formidable new approach for your recovery: by improving your sleep habits along with your chiropractic care here at Old Mill Chiropractic, you're tackling pain from two directions instead of one. Better rest isn't merely about feeling reseted—it's actually a key tool in your pain management toolkit. Let us know if you are having trouble sleeping, so we can come up with some ideas to improve that!
Have a restful July!
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