October 2025 Healthy News from Old Mill Chiropractic: Benefits of Chiropractic and Calm Activity for Back Pain

NEW HOPE FOR COMPLEX SPINE CASES: GENTLE CHIROPRACTIC CARE SHOWS PROMISE FOR TANDEM SPINAL STENOSIS

Here's an encouraging development in St Peters spine care: tandem spinal stenosis—where narrowing occurs at multiple spinal levels—has traditionally been a tricky spinal issue to treat. Back in 2017, Overley and his team shared an important systematic review that really emphasized just how complex this condition can be, with patients often experiencing overlying symptoms that make diagnosis and treatment planning especially challenging. (1) Fast forward to 2025, and we now have some encouraging news! McKee, Cox, and Olding recently published a case report describing how Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction—a gentle, non-invasive chiropractic approach—successfully managed a patient with tandem spinal stenosis. (2) This is particularly exciting because it demonstrates that conservative care options like our gentle chiropractic treatment can offer real relief for some patients dealing with this complicated condition, potentially helping them avoid more aggressive interventions. It's a terrific reminder that personalized, safe approaches to spine care deserve a place at the treatment table! (Pun intended!)

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Cameron McConville on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about the effectiveness of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for St Peters spinal stenosis.

[[Targetlocation]] CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Calm Your Mind, Heal Your Back

If you're managing chronic back pain, introducing soothing movement practices could complement your path to recovery. Emerging evidence backs up what countless individuals have discovered on their own—meditation, yoga, tai chi, and qigong can serve as valuable allies in the fight against chronic back pain. A 2025 clinical guideline by Silva and colleagues points to the importance of these integrative and complementary strategies in chronic pain treatment, and Yang's research team found that tai chi and qigong produced favorable results—participants reported considerable improvements in pain intensity and general well-being. (3,4) Through the synergy of mindful movement, breathwork, and relaxation, these practices address muscle tension, support flexibility, and help regulate the nervous system. The beauty is that they're low-impact and easily tailored to your individual fitness level. This month, why not give one of these gentle practices a try why not explore one of these calming activities? Even a brief 10-15 minutes of gentle, intentional movement each day could provide relief while fostering greater calm and balance in your life.

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