If you live in or around Los Gatos, low back pain might be making your life miserable.
We thought we would share some highlights from an insightful podcast we’ve been listening to called The Evidence-Based Chiropractor with Jeff Langmaid.
The podcast discusses a paper that was published in The Pain Journal titled “What is Usual Care for Back Pain”. The paper analyzed the patient experience of those who sought care from their primary care physician or urgent care for spine pain.
Of these patients:
- 30% were prescribed opioids, which is completely advised against for any spine-related pain aside from post-surgical.
- 25% were sent for x-rays, or MRI, which is completely advised against without suspicion of fracture, bone infection, or cancer.
- 20% of individuals received tips for self-care or recommendations for physiotherapy or chiropractic care.
- 1 in 5 patients that walk into a primary care office or urgent care facility is not getting evidence-based care.
Los Gatos Low Back Pain: Let’s Learn More
“The American College of Physician Guidelines point to the use of chiropractic care and physiotherapy as a first priority when it comes to any spine-related pain.” Most patients who sought primary care for their spine-related pain DID NOT get evidence-based care. This means that a majority of patients who report spine-related pain are not getting the proper care they need in order to first get them out of pain, and second fix the source of their pain.
Are you, or someone you know, not receiving proper care for spine-related pain? Our Los Gatos chiro office takes great pride in being on the cutting edge of evidence-based care and up-to-date information to help our patients and our community get the care that they need.
You do not have to be a victim of spine pain.
Want to live a pain-free life?
Book a consultation or appointment today, and we’ll have you feeling better in no time.
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