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VA Study Finds Chiropractic Linked to Lower Opiate Usage

Michael Melton — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:27:55 -0400

We’re all aware of the serious problem in the US with opiate addiction. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 115 Americans die from opiate overdoses each day (about 43,000 a year), and we spend about $78 billion on the total costs of opiate abuse. Opioid addiction is crippling our economy and many communities.

Many people who become addicted to opiates are first introduced to them by doctors who prescribe them for chronic pain. A recent study in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that 60% of opioid overdoses first used these drugs when given a prescription for chronic, non-cancer pain: 59% of those patients were prescribed painkillers for chronic back pain and 24% were for chronic headache.

In summary: 36% of people who died from opioid overdoses were first given a narcotic because they had back pain.

Chiropractic: Working with the Root Cause of Pain

Chiropractic takes a different approach to pain by working to help the body repair the root cause of the problem rather than simply masking the symptoms, like opiates do. Remember: painkillers don’t repair injuries or damaged tissue; they simply stop the brain from processing pain, leaving the underlying problem. If the problem isn’t treated and the normal function isn’t restored to the body, the pain will return.

Numerous studies have found that chiropractic care is equally (or even more) effective than medical care for a variety of pain conditions, including back pain, sciatica, headache, and scoliosis. And since chiropractors don’t prescribe drugs or perform surgery, patients who get adjustments don’t have to worry about the negative side effects that come with these treatments…including addiction.

Even the American Medical Association has acknowledged that chiropractic adjustments should be a course of treatment before surgery is considered for back pain.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has also seen the benefits of chiropractic care in the treatment of pain and, over the last few years, dramatically increased the utilization of chiropractic for veterans.

Chiropractic Patients Use Fewer Opiates

Now a new study¹ from the VA looked at the relationship between chiropractic care and opioid consumption in returning veterans. In this study, the researchers looked at the health records of 14,000 individuals who had received at least one chiropractic adjustment. The authors found:

One third of these patients were prescribed an opioid within six months of their chiropractic visit.
Patients were more likely to be prescribed an opiate if they had moderate to severe pain.
They were also more likely to receive an opiate if they had PTSD or depression.
The chiropractic patients, though, had a significantly lower usage of opiates after their chiropractic visits compared to non-chiropractic patients.

The authors write:

“The percentage of veterans receiving opioid prescriptions was lower in each of the three 30-day time frames assessed after the index chiropractic visit than before. Our work did not attempt to assess causation or otherwise explain this observation. Veterans may have been referred to chiropractic care as part of an opioid taper plan, or those who agreed to chiropractic care may have been inherently less likely to seek opioid prescriptions. However, it is also possible that the delivery of chiropractic care may have been a substitute for opioid use in our sample, which raises interesting research, policy, and practice considerations as the VA continues to expand chiropractic services. This is particularly relevant in light of other work that has shown a negative correlation between chiropractic use and opioid use in private sector populations.”

This is not the first study to show that chiropractic patients are less likely to use opiates.

A 2016 study² found that in areas where there are more chiropractors per capita, younger, disabled Medicare beneficiaries were less likely to obtain an opioid prescription.
Another 2018 study³ found that chiropractic patients had a 55% lower chance of using opioids than did medical patients.

It’s clear from our public health crisis that we need healthy, non-addictive solutions to chronic pain in the United States. Many people with pain are prescribed opiates when there are solutions that are just as effective and safer than drugs. According to the literature, it seems that chiropractic can play an important role in helping these patients.

Medical References

Lisi AJ, Corcoran KL, DeRycke EC, Bastian LA, Becker WC, Edmond SN, Goertz CM, Goulet JL, Haskell SG, Higgins DM, Kawecki T, Kerns RD, Mattocks K, Ramsey C, Ruser CB, Brandt CA. Opioid Use Among Veterans of Recent Wars Receiving Veterans Affairs Chiropractic Care. Pain Medicine 2018 Sep 1;19(suppl_1):S54-S60. doi: 10.1093/pm/pny114. PubMed PMID: 30203014.
Weeks WB, Goertz CM. Cross-sectional analysis of per capita supply of doctors of chiropractic and opioid use in younger medicare beneficiaries. Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 2016;39(4):263–6.
Whedon JM, Toler AWJ, Goehl JM, Kazal LA. Association Between Utilization of Chiropractic Services for Treatment of Low-Back Pain and Use of Prescription Opioids. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2018; Feb 22. doi: 10.1089/acm.2017.0131.

How Chiropractic Can Reduce Back Pain Costs in Older Patients

Michael Melton — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:18:46 -0400

We spend a tremendous amount of money in the United States on back pain. The World Health Organization estimates that we spend as much as $200 billion a year on all of the costs of back pain, including treatment and lost work. Back pain is truly a major public health problem.

Research shows that chiropractic care reduces medical costs for back pain.¹ Because chiropractic care is natural and non-invasive, it doesn’t include all of the expensive costs like medications and surgery.

Now, a new study² found that having more access to chiropractic reduced healthcare costs, as well.

In this study, the authors looked at the Medicare records of 84,679 older adults who had spinal pain between 2010 and 2014. They cross-referenced that data with whether the individual moved to a different area during the study time. They determined whether those patients who moved had relocated to an area with more or fewer chiropractors per capita.

The authors found patients who moved from an area with many chiropractors to an area with fewer chiropractors, back pain costs jumped as much as $513!

The authors conclude:

“This study is among the first to examine whether access to chiropractic care, a health service that provides a significant amount of the nation’s conservative management of nonspecific back pain, has any effect on Medicare spending. We found some evidence of a relationship between lower accessibility of chiropractic care and higher spending on diagnostic imaging and testing.”

The fact of the matter is this: most cases of back pain don’t need expensive intervention. Non-invasive approaches like chiropractic and core strengthening help reduce back pain symptoms and prevent future episodes of back pain without risky drugs or surgeries that have limited success.

Martins B, et al. The association of complementary and alternative medicine use and health care expenditures for back and neck problems. Medical Care 2012; 50 (12): 1029-1036. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0b013e318269e0b2.
Davis MA, Yakusheva O, Liu H, Tootoo J, Titler MG, Bynum JPW. Access to chiropractic care and the cost of spine conditions among older adults. American Journal of Managed Care Care. 2019 Aug 1;25(8):e230-e236. PubMed PMID: 31419099; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6699757.

Chiropractic Patients Have Lower Medical Costs (Video)

Marissa Luck — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 03:05:07 -0400

Let’s face it: cost is an important factor when we’re considering our health-care options. We want quality care that works without racking up unnecessary medical bills.

A growing body of research shows that chiropractic is both effective and less expensive than more invasive medical treatments.

In a recent study, researchers analyzed the medical spending of over 12,000 adults with spine conditions. They discovered that people who use alternative therapies have lower annual health-care costs compared to patients receiving traditional treatments.

Chiropractic care contributed significantly to reduced costs since chiropractic accounted for 75% of alternative therapy use.

Earlier research has found that chiropractic prevented recurring disability in patients with back pain which could help to minimize medical spending.

Studies have also suggested that chiropractic cuts costs for patients by helping them avoid unnecessary procedures, tests, surgeries, and expensive drugs.

Instead, chiropractors work to harness the body’s innate healing capabilities with a combination of natural, effective modalities.

References

1. Martins B, et al. The association of complementary and alternative medicine use and health care expenditures for back and neck problems. Medical Care 2012; 50 (12): 1029-1036. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0b013e318269e0b2.

2. Cifuentes M, Willetts J, Wasiak R. Health maintenance care in work-related low back pain and its association with disability recurrence. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2011; 53(4): 396-404.

Yoga for Back Pain: How Often Should You Practice?

Kelly Johnson — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 11:00:53 -0400

Practicing yoga and Pilates has been shown to be beneficial to health, including reducing low-back pain. If you’re interested in this natural, non-invasive option, you may be wondering how much time you will need to invest to experience the benefits.

Perhaps just one yoga class per week, according to researchers of a recent study. They found that one class seems to be equally beneficial on low-back pain to two classes per week.

The Boston research team studied 95 low-income adults with moderate to severe pain in their lower backs and assigned each to a group attending yoga class either once a week or twice a week. They followed participants through 12 weeks of yoga. Both groups were also prompted to do yoga at home.

The results demonstrated that yoga did indeed have effective pain-relief results, with all participants reporting lower back-pain levels, in addition to less need to take pain medications. Surprisingly, there were no substantial differences between the once-weekly group and the twice-weekly group.

Study authors cited possible reasons for these results. “Participants in the twice-likely group were less likely than once-weekly participants to be adherent. Secondly, home practice in both groups was similar,” they wrote.

Because just one class is more convenient as well as more affordable, and considering this evidence that the improvement is similar, researchers concluded that back-pain patients who want to try yoga should attend a weekly therapeutic yoga class and practice regularly at home, too.

For more information about yoga, in addition to many other options available to you for reducing your back pain, your chiropractor is a great source.

References

Saper R, Boah A, et al. Comparing once- versus twice-weekly yoga classes for chronic low back pain in predominantly low income minorities: a randomized dosing trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013. doi: 10.1155/2013/658030.

(2013, July 8). “Yoga For Back Pain: Researchers Find No Benefit Difference Between Once-Weekly And Twice-Weekly Classes”. Huffington Post. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/08/yoga-back-pain-weekly-classes_n_3536517.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living.

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8 Reasons Why Chiropractic Is Best for Back Pain

Michael Melton — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 19:00:16 -0500

Low back pain is an expensive and frustrating problem for many adults. Nearly 80% of adults suffer from some kind of back problem and the total cost of this common health condition is about $240 billion a year in healthcare costs and lost productivity.

Many patients get frustrated by medical care for their pain. Most medical doctors simply don’t have the time to work with a patient with musculoskeletal complaints, and the most common treatments are medications and maybe some home exercises.

Millions of people use chiropractic care to help themselves stay pain-free. Chiropractic uses spinal adjustments to restore your back’s natural function and flexibility, and is a fantastic choice for relieving and preventing back pain.

Here are eight reasons why chiropractic is a great solution for back pain:

Chiropractic patients are less likely to use medications. The opiate epidemic in the US takes 150,000 lives every year, and many people are first exposed to these dangerous drugs after being prescribed them for back pain. Research shows that patients who see chiropractors are less likely to use drugs for their pain. That means fewer side-effects from medications and a dramatically reduced chance of getting addicted to pain medications.¹
Chiropractic is effective for acute pain. It is well-established in the scientific literature that chiropractic adjustments are an effective way to relieve new episodes of back pain. In fact, a review study² by the AMA has found that chiropractic was an effective option for new episodes of back pain.
Chiropractic is effective for chronic back pain. Research shows³ that chiropractic is also useful for patients who have been suffering from back pain for months or even years.
Chiropractic is safe. Every intervention is going to have some risk, and this is true of chiropractic, as well. But the research⁴ shows that the vast majority of negative effects from chiropractic involve muscle soreness or pain that lasts a few hours after the adjustment. Compared to the ill effects of drugs or surgery, chiropractic is a much safer and effective approach to musculoskeletal pain. Research also shows that chiropractic care is safe for children.
Chiropractic helps prevent future episodes of back pain. The philosophy of chiropractic is not to treat the symptoms, but to restore the body’s balance and function so that you can avoid future pain. The research⁵ backs this up, showing that regular chiropractic maintenance adjustments are effective at preventing future back problems.
Chiropractic is less expensive than medical care. We’re all aware of the outrageous costs of medical care, and we all want to have health care that’s effective and affordable. Chiropractic fits the bill in both regards. A number of studies⁶ have found that chiropractic for back pain costs less than medical care.
Chiropractic can help prevent back surgery. Conservative, non-surgical care is always the preferred first step when dealing with low back pain, and even the American Medical Association⁷ has admitted that chiropractic adjustments are a good first line of treatment.
Chiropractic is a whole-body approach. Most chiropractors don’t just adjust your spine and send you on your way. Chiropractic is about maintaining your body’s wellness, and that includes exercises and stretches that will help you be stronger, more flexible, and help prevent later episodes of back pain.

You don’t have to suffer from low back pain. Chiropractic is a natural, non-drug treatment that’s proven to be safe and effective.

Whedon JM, Toler AWJ, Goehl JM, Kazal LA. Association Between Utilization of Chiropractic Services for Treatment of Low-Back Pain and Use of Prescription Opioids. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2018; Feb 22. doi: 10.1089/acm.2017.0131.
Paige NM, Miake-Lye IM, Booth MS, Beroes JM, Mardian AS, Dougherty P, Branson R, Tang B, Morton SC, Shekelle PG. Association of Spinal Manipulative Therapy With Clinical Benefit and Harm for Acute Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. 2017;317(14);1451-1460. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.3086
Descarreaux M, Blouin JS, Drolet M, Papadimitriou S, Teasdale N. Efficacy of preventive spinal manipulation for chronic low-back pain and related disabilities: a preliminary study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2004;27:509-514.
Walker BF, et al. Outcomes of Usual Chiropractic; Harm (OUCH). A randomised controlled trial. Spine 2013; DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31829fefe4.
Eklund A, Jensen I, Lohela-Karlsson M, Hagberg J, Leboeuf-Yde C, Kongsted A, Bodin L, Axén I. The Nordic Maintenance Care program: Effectiveness of chiropractic maintenance care versus symptom-guided treatment for recurrent and persistent low back pain-A pragmatic randomized controlled trial. PLoS One. 2018 Sep 12;13(9):e0203029. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0203029. eCollection 2018. PubMed PMID: 30208070.
Davis MA, et al. U.S. spending on complementary and alternative medicine during 2002-2008 plateaued, suggesting role in reformed health system. Health Affairs 2013;32(1):45-52.
Goodman D, Burke A, Livingston E. Low back pain. JAMA Patient Page April 24, 2013; 309(16): 1738. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.3046.

9 Risk Factors for Developing Sciatica

Michael Melton — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:02:14 -0500

Sciatica is a common pain problem that affects about 5% of adults. Sciatica is a symptom rather than a specific diagnosis: sciatic pain can have a number of different causes, and getting a proper diagnosis is key in getting relief from this condition.

While pinpointing the root cause of sciatica can be challenging, the medical research has established the factors that increase the risk of a person developing sciatic nerve pain.

Here are the nine most common risk factors for developing sciatica:

1. Aging

As we get older, we lose flexibility and it takes us longer for our body to heal from injuries. One of the most common types of pain associated with aging is lower back pain, and back pain is very closely linked to sciatica.^1,2

2. History of Low Back Pain

Research shows that patients who have problems with low back pain are more likely to eventually develop sciatica. Low back pain can result in a general inflammation in the lumbar spine, and this can start to spread to the sciatic nerve.

3. Smoking

It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your health, and it’s also clear that smokers are more likely to suffer from back pain and sciatica.³

Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs and cardiovascular system; it’s also associated with inflammation, poor circulation, and a weakened immune system. This makes it harder for your body to function properly and makes it more difficult for your body to heal from injuries.

4. Overall Poor Health

Wellness is about flexibility and movement, and if our general health is poor, it’s difficult to stay active and healthy. Research shows that physical fitness is a great way to prevent and treat back pain.⁴

In addition, poor cardiovascular health is closely associated with a general inflammatory response in the body, which also increases the chances of musculoskeletal pain and sciatica.⁵

5. Obesity

Being overweight is one of the strongest predictors of back pain and other musculoskeletal problems, including sciatica.

Research shows that adipose tissue actually creates inflammatory markers which can affect our whole body, including our cardiovascular and nervous system. Remember: all sciatica pain is caused by inflammation of the sciatic nerve, and sciatica is more likely if your whole body is in an inflammatory state.

6. Work-Related Injuries

Repetitive movements or being too sedentary are detrimental to your musculoskeletal health, and this holds true for sciatica, as well.

Studies show that work-related activities can lead to sciatic nerve pain. Here are a few of the work conditions that have been associated with sciatica in the medical literature:

Standing or walking for long stretches.
Driving for long periods of time.
Pulling or kneeling for more than 15 minutes at a time.
Whole-body vibration.

If your work includes any of these activities, it’s critical to take breaks frequently, rest, and stretch a bit to prevent muscle injury and pain.

7. Sleep Problems

Research shows that poor sleep quality is associated with back pain and sciatica. This is a difficult issue, as poor sleep is also associated with other health issues, such as poor general health, obesity, and chronic pain. Sleep dysfunction is also associated with generalized inflammation, which is also linked to chronic pain.

8. Direct Injury

Less frequently, sciatica can be caused by an injury to the hip or buttocks, resulting in pain. One example of this would be sitting on a bulky wallet, which puts pressure on the nerve directly.

9. Psychological Distress

Low back pain and sciatica are linked to stress, as well. Monotonous or unsatisfying work and general stress can lead to chronic musculoskeletal pain.

A Whole Body Approach to Recovery

As you can see, many different factors play a role in the development of sciatica. Typically, it’s not just a single issue that results in pain, but a combination of factors. That’s why the most effective treatment and prevention of future episodes require a whole-body approach that looks at the root cause of your pain.

Medical References

Cook CE, Taylor J, Wright A, Milosavljevic S, Goode A, Whitford M. Risk factors for first time incidence sciatica: a systematic review. Physiotherapy Research International 2014 Jun;19(2):65-78. doi: 10.1002/pri.1572. Epub 2013 Dec 11. Review. PubMed PMID: 24327326.
Parreira P, Maher CG, Steffens D, Hancock MJ, Ferreira ML. Risk factors for low back pain and sciatica: an umbrella review. Spine J. 2018 Sep;18(9):1715-1721. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.05.018. Epub 2018 May 21. Review. PubMed PMID: 29792997.
Lee J, Taneja V, Vassallo R. Cigarette smoking and inflammation: cellular and molecular mechanisms. Journal of Dental Research 2012;91(2):142-9.
Gordon R, Bloxham S. A Systematic Review of the Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain. Healthcare (Basel). 2016;4(2):22. Published 2016 Apr 25. doi:10.3390/healthcare4020022
da Cruz Fernandes IM, Pinto RZ, Ferreira P, Lira FS. Low back pain, obesity, and inflammatory markers: exercise as potential treatment. J Exerc Rehabil. 2018;14(2):168-174. Published 2018 Apr 26. doi:10.12965/jer.1836070.035

NCBTMB Announces Oncology Massage Specialty Certificate Pilot Program, Partners with S4OM and CATA NYC

Amy Daniels — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 13:42:15 -0500

Burr Ridge, Ill. (March 6, 2018)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced that the profession’s first pilot Oncology Massage Specialty Certificate Program in partnership with the Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) and the Center for the Advancement of Therapeutic Arts (CATA) in New York is available immediately. “Throughout the development of […]

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5 Ways to Use Natural Scrubs For Self-Care

Amy Daniels — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 09:03:29 -0500

Body scrubs are a great way to improve and maintain healthy skin while making you feel energized and refreshed. The health benefits of an exfoliating body scrub are astounding. Your skin will glow, and you will feel amazing no matter which natural scrubs you use. Sugar Scrubs Sugar scrubs are gentle, soothing, moisturizing and easy […]

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Why Managing Your Time is Not the Key to High Performance

Amy Daniels — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 10:13:08 -0500

When I was in massage school 13 years ago, one of our assignments was to write about our ideal workday. I wrote a fantasy of leisurely riding my bike to my nearby massage office, giving a few therapeutic massages to grateful clients, and enjoying a long, relaxing dinner with friends. Then I graduated—and the reality […]

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Breaking News: NCBTMB Announces New Board Members

Amy Daniels — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:49:14 -0500

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) today announced results of its election to seat new board members. According to a press release from NCBTMB, 95.8 percent of eligible members voted in this election. NCBTMB offers the massage profession its Board Certification, Specialty Certificates, an Approved Provider Program, and an Assigned School […]

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Clinical Reasoning as a Component of Orthopedic Massage

Amy Daniels — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:35:19 -0500

On occasion I am asked, “What sets orthopedic massage apart from other massage therapy techniques?” Anyone who knows me knows my standard response: “Orthopedic massage is not a technique!” I usually add that there are several styles of orthopedic massage in the profession now that differ substantially in content, focus, methods and required skills. However, most […]

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Amy Daniels — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:19:13 -0500

Massage is health care, and some massage therapists are making the connection between the health of our planet and the health of every individual on it. These therapists are among those stepping up their Earth-friendly efforts by supporting their green massage practice . In doing so, they are supporting themselves as well—because numerous surveys show […]

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NCBTMB Releases 2018 Certification Board Election Results

Amy Daniels — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:49:44 -0500

Burr Ridge, Ill. (March 1, 2018)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) is proud to announce that 95.8 percent of eligible members voting in the NCBTMB Certification Board Election approved the slate of new board members to take office on March 1, 2018. The new board members are Kia H. Countess, DNP, […]

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Massage Provides Comfort on the Journey

Amy Daniels — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:49:41 -0500

I began working in hospice care in 2002. My first client, Carol, wanted to decrease the swelling in her legs so she could go out for her birthday. I quickly learned that this client did not need a typical massage. I saw Carol once per week. She sat in her wheelchair, and I would do very […]

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Thai Massage Therapy, Joint Mobilization Decrease Low Back Pain

Amy Daniels — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:19:41 -0500

Pain intensity and functional disability decreased significantly among people with chronic nonspecific low back pain after receiving either Thai massage therapy or joint mobilization twice a week for four weeks, according to recent research. The study, “The effectiveness of Thai massage and joint mobilization,” involved 120 hospital outpatients with chronic nonspecific low back pain. In […]

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These 5 Keys Will Unlock the Door to Massage Session Re-Bookings

Amy Daniels — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:19:38 -0500

This scenario sounds all too familiar to massage therapists nationwide: You provide an effective massage session helping ease physical pain within a client. Upon completion of session, you recommend weekly sessions to help keep the positive momentum of healing going. You explain how facilitating postural changes will further ease physical pain with the weekly massage […]

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