Chronic neck pain can be debilitating, especially for nurses who spend long hours on their feet, often in physically demanding positions. Recent studies have shed light on the effectiveness of chiropractic care in alleviating this discomfort, offering a beacon of hope for those suffering from chronic nonspecific neck pain. A recent study revealed that integrating two approaches – the gentle movements of Tai Chi coupled with the spinal adjustments performed by chiropractors – could significantly reduce pain levels and improve overall well-being. (1) Another study demonstrated that Cox® Technic flexion distraction effectively alleviated symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy. By gently decompressing the spine, this method alleviates pressure on the nerves, thereby reducing pain and improving mobility. (2) Both studies underscore the effectiveness of chiropractic care in managing chronic neck pain. For nurses and other chronic neck pain sufferers, these findings offer a compelling case for considering chiropractic treatments. Time to contact us!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Shay Corbin on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about the use of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Managementtreatment protocols to reduce neck pain.

TIP OF THE MONTH: Stabilization Exercise for Neck and Arm Pain Relief

Neck pain patients do have hope…and some control of their neck pain’s course! A new study by Agarwal et al. (3) in Cureus notes the effectiveness of neural tissue mobilization and cervical stabilization exercises in treating unilateral cervical radiculopathy. Results indicate that incorporating stabilization exercises significantly optimizes pain relief and improves cervical spine range of motion. The findings suggest that chiropractic patients with neck pain can benefit from adding these exercises into their treatment plan – alongside our Cox® Technic spinal manipulation and mobilization – promoting an active approach to managing their condition and enhancing overall recovery. Ready to do something about your neck pain? We are, too!

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References for HEALTHY NEWS – September 2024

1. Burton W, Wayne PM, Litrownik D, Long CR, Vining R, Rist P, Kilgore K, Lisi A, Kowalski MH. Integrating Chiropractic Care and Tai Chi Training for the Treatment of Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain in Nurses: A Single-Arm Mixed-Methods Pilot Trial. J Integr Complement Med. 2024 Aug 22. doi: 10.1089/jicm.2024.0043. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39169834.
2. Kruse RA, Imbarlina F, De Bono VF. Treatment of cervical radiculopathy with flexion distraction. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2001 Mar-Apr;24(3):206-9. PMID: 11313617.
3. Agarwal V, Goel A, Srivastava A, Rawat P, Singh R. Optimizing Pain Relief and Range of Motion in Unilateral Cervical Radiculopathy: A Study on Neural Tissue Mobilization and Cervical Stabilization Exercises. Cureus. 2024 Jul 29;16(7):e65646. doi: 10.7759/cureus.65646. PMID: 39205766; PMCID: PMC11351386.