Neck pain affects 1 in 5 people over 70 years of age. A survey of 800 Australian chiropractors found that 1/3 of their patients are over 65 years of age. 45.5% had neck pain. 31.3% also had headache.

(1) A recent committee analysis of the most current relevant clinical practice guidelines based on the best scientific evidence available to manage neck pain in adults including neck pain with headache or radicular symptoms via chiropractic reported that chiropractic manipulation and multimodal care are the “best practice recommendations.”

(2) 82% of the older adults used one other healthcare provider in addition to chiropractic to manage neck pain. The chiropractors used manipulation of the thoracic spine, neck massage, and adjustment that resulted in help for dizziness, neck pain, headache and migraine (though this condition requires more visits and time).

(1) Chiropractic relief for neck pain grows in documented support. It’s also being found to be economical as well as drug- and opioid-preventative. A study in Missouri reports that using chiropractic in the Medicaid system saved $14.1 and $49.2 million, reduced in spinal surgery costs and use/abuse of opioid prescription drugs. Chiropractic works for neck pain for many people.

References for Disc Center of America HEALTHY NEWS – February 2020

1. Vindigni D, Zark L, Sundberg T, Leach M, Adams J, Azari MF: Chiropractic Treatment Of Older Adults With Neck Pain With Or Without Headache Or Dizziness: Analysis Of 288 Australian Chiropractors’ Self-Reported Views. Chiropr Man Therap 2019;27:65 eCollection
2. Whalen W, Farabaugh RJ, Hawk C, Minkalis AL, Lauretti W, Crivelli LS, Wyatt L, Sheppard M, Walters SA: Best-Practice Recommendations for Chiropractic Management of Patients With Neck Pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2019 [Epub ahead of print]