Dec 17
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What About Chiropractic Care Keeps You Coming Back?

Surveys. Reviews. Testimonials. They’re everywhere. But what’s most important? How the care is for YOU! A recent Danish survey had 97% of patients report ‘very high’ or ‘high’ degree of overall satisfaction with their chiropractic care. What influenced that? Personal experience, clear communication about treatment effectiveness and outcome, comprehensive examination, and reassurance. (1) These patients aren’t just satisfied with their care—they’re genuinely enthusiastic about it. What makes this satisfaction particularly compelling is that it’s backed by real, measurable science. Amjad et al. (2) demonstrated that 12 weeks of chiropractic spinal adjustments led to measurable improvements in blood biomarkers linked to neuroplasticity, inflammation, and stress, providing objective evidence of the body’s positive physiological response to treatment . Additionally, Nyirö et al. (3) found that spinal manipulation enhances the body’s proprioception—essentially, how well your spine “knows where it is” in space—and directly linked these improvements to pain relief. In other words, patients love their chiropractic care for good reason: it’s triggering genuine physiological changes that help them feel better, from the cellular level to the way their nervous system processes pain and movement. We strive to provide the personal, pain-relieving care that keeps you coming back!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kurt Olding on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson  about many options back pain sufferers often go through before finding relief with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management .

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Get Better Sleep! Can’t? Your Back Pain Might Be the Culprit

If you’re lying awake at night struggling to find a comfortable position, your back pain could be stealing more than just your comfort—it might be robbing you of quality sleep. Recent research by Lee et al reveals that back pain actually comes first, triggering sleep problems down the line, while Rahbar et al found that older adults with chronic back issues are far more likely to experience poor sleep quality . (4,5) The good news? This connection works both ways, so there’s hope for both back pain relief and better sleep. By addressing your back pain now through chiropractic care, you’re not just investing in a healthier spine—you’re paving the way for deeper, more restful sleep. Think of it as a two-for-one benefit: as your adjustments help ease that nagging back discomfort, your body finally gets the chance to truly rest and recover at night. So if counting sheep isn’t cutting it, it might be time to focus on your spine instead. Better back health could be your ticket to finally sleeping through the night so that your body can do what it’s meant to do at night: rest, repair, and recharge for tomorrow.

Happy Holidays! Get some sleep! See you at your next appointment.

References for HEALTHY NEWS – December 2025

  1. Lyskjær L, Vach W, Nim C, Harsted S, Terkelsen MØ, Jensen RK. Patient experience and satisfaction with chiropractic care: a national survey . BMC Health Serv Res. 2025 Nov 26. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-13767-6. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41299602.
  2. Amjad I, Niazi IK, Kumari N, Ghani U, Rashid U, Duarte FCK, Fortuna F, Iglesias S, Gonzalez D, Sumich A, Fabre B, Holt K, Haavik H. The effects of 12 weeks of chiropractic spinal adjustments on physiological biomarkers in adults: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial . PLoS One. 2025 Dec 11;20(12):e0338730. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0338730. PMID: 41379843; PMCID: PMC12697962.
  3. Nyirö L, Dörig M, Suter M, Connolly L, Vogel N, Stadler C, John-Cecere G, Schweinhardt P, Meier ML. The impact of spinal manipulation on lumbar proprioception and its link to pain relief: a randomized controlled trial . Sci Rep. 2025 Nov 26;15(1):42136. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-25985-3. PMID: 41298593; PMCID: PMC12658151.
  4. Lee S, Muhammad T, Roseen EJ, McNaughton DT, Mu CX, Øverås CK, Jenkins H, Nim C, Young JJ, Fink HA, Ensrud KE, Almeida DM, Small BJ, Cawthon PM, Stone KL. Back pain precedes sleep problems in older men. Innov Aging. 2025 Oct 11;9(11):igaf113. doi: 10.1093/geroni/igaf113. PMID: 41322105; PMCID: PMC12659964.