Neck pain bother millions of people, limiting
mobility and lowering quality of life. While traditional
treatments often rely on medications, non-pharmacological options,
such as Montreal chiropractic care and spinal manipulation at
Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic, are gaining attention for
their effectiveness in providing relief, reducing
costs, and minimizing the need for downstream
medical interventions.
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Care
New studies feature the
financial advantages of beginning neck pain care with non-pharmacological approaches
like spinal manipulation. A study published by Anderson et al.
(2025) found that Medicare beneficiaries who started treatment with
spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) had significantly less healthcare
costs compared to those starting with primary care, particularly
when prescription analgesics were included. SMT users had
a 6% decrease in total Medicare Part A costs and a
substantial 36% decrease in neck pain-specific costs under Part
B. (1)
Lower costs can be credited to reduced
reliance on pain medications and fewer referrals to advanced
interventions such as imaging or surgery. This makes
non-pharmacological approaches a cost-effective first-line option, especially
for older adults managing chronic or acute neck pain. Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic
knows our neck pain patients prefer not having to
undergo any other care they don’t really need.
Reduced Downstream Medical Interventions
Non-pharmacological treatments have demonstrated
potential to stop the escalation of
care to more intensive or invasive procedures. A 2024 study by Anderson et al. revealed
that individuals who started treatment with SMT had a 64% lower
likelihood of needing escalated downstream care, such as
imaging, injections, or surgical interventions, compared to those depending
on primary care without analgesics. (2) By taking care of the source of neck pain early using methods like chiropractic
adjustments, these interventions offer patients sustainable results while lowering
the strain on healthcare systems. Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic is pleased to play a role
in that!
Neck Pain Relief and Improved Quality of Life
Clinical practice
guidelines worldwide, as reviewed by Peters et al. (2025), dependably
recommend spinal manipulation or mobilization for neck pain relief. These methods
not only reduce discomfort effectively but also improve
mobility and support long-term recovery when combined with
exercises. (3) Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic does this daily with the Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that includes spinal
manipulation and exercise!
For our Montreal neck pain sufferers,
non-pharmacological treatments provide a path to relief
without dependency on medications, all while nurturing better
health outcomes. By reducing costs, diminishing
subsequent medical needs, and delivering measurable
relief, chiropractic care and spinal manipulation stand out as vital
tools in modern neck pain management strategies.
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with Dr. James Kirk on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management for the relief of neck pain.
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