Chiropractic News
Medical Report Finds Chiropractic Care More Cost-Effective for Low Back and Neck Pain
Dec 30th
Medical Report Finds Chiropractic Care More Cost-Effective Then Medical or Physical Therapy for Low Back and Neck Pain
Dr. Arnold Milstein is one of the world’s foremost experts on clinical and cost effectiveness in health care, and the Mercer Reports, written by him and his team, are considered the gold standard among medical establishments, third party payers and legislators. In essence, if Dr. Milstein says it’s so, it’s accepted as unchallengeable, based on his reputation for objectivity and scientific reason.
Dr. Milstein’s curiosity with chiropractic connected him with the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress who commissioned him to study the effectiveness of chiropractic care compared to medicine and physical therapy, concentrating on neck and low back patients to begin with.
The results were startling. Chiropractic care was found to be more effective than either medicine or physical therapy – in fact, up to twenty-five times more cost-effective than a program of physical therapy exercises.
Dr. Milstein concluded, “Using data from high quality randomized controlled EU trials and contemporary US based average unit prices payable by commercial insurers, we project that insurance coverage for chiropractic physician care for low back and neck pain for conditions other than fracture and malignancy is likely to drive improved cost-effectiveness of US care. In combination with the existing US-based literature, our findings support the value of health insurance coverage of chiropractic care for low back and neck pain at average fees payable by US commercial insurers.”
Results of study:
- Chiropractic care is more effective than other modalities for treating low back and neck pain
- Chiropractic physician care for low back and neck pain is highly cost effective, represents a good value in comparison to medical physician care and to widely accepted cost-effectiveness thresholds.
If you are experiencing a musculoskeletal condition, such as neck or back pain, do some online searching for a chiropractor in your area to get a consultation and exam.
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- Dr. Matthew C. Ferris is a chiropractic physician practicing at Health Connections in Fishers, Indiana. Dr. Ferris has completed post doctorate certification in Whiplash and Brain Traumatology from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. If you or someone you know is experiencing neck or back pain, call for a complimentary consultation and exam to see if you are a candidate for our services. 317-585-9111.
Chiropractic Added to Senate Health Bill
Dec 30th
Kurt Wood, vice chancellor for clinic affairs at Palmer College of Chiropractic, said the inclusion of chiropractic into the Senate health-care bill is recognition of the “significant contribution we can make in the health-care system.”
“Obviously, there are a number of steps that have to take place before the final legislation is signed by the president, but it’s certainly an important step forward,” Wood said.
Wood said patients do not have to “believe” in chiropractic.
“What we have is data that has come from dozens of well-constructed studies that show the efficacy of chiropractic,” he said.
That is particularly true of complaints for back pain, neck pain and headaches, he said, adding that research shows the cost-effectiveness of chiropractic in “maintaining the health and well-being of the individual.”
The use of chiropractic by all kinds of elite athletes, from football players to Olympians, also is a reflection of how “chiropractic has become more mainstream as opposed to being an alternative,” Wood said.
What is important is that chiropractors are part of the health-care team, he said.
“In the past, chiropractors were a separate part of the health-care system,” Wood said. Now chiropractors have become a productive member of a person’s health-care team.
Not every patient responds to a particular type of treatment, he said. “What we’re interested in is what is in the best interest of the patient.”
Article written in Quad City Times. Thomas Geyer | Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:00 am
http://www.qctimes.com/news/local/article_aa6eee38-d659-11de-8c3a-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=story
- Dr. Matthew C. Ferris is a chiropractic physician practicing at Health Connections in Fishers, Indiana. Dr. Ferris has completed post doctorate certification in Whiplash and Brain Traumatology from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. If you live in the Indianapolis area and would like a complimentary consultation and exam to find out if you are a candidate for our services, call 317-585-9111 or go to www.hcfishers.com.
12 Days of Health and Wellness this Holiday Season
Dec 30th
As the holiday season rolls around, one of the most difficult things for most of us to control is our eating and exercise habits. To combat this…check out this handy link from the American Chiropractic Association for tips on being more healthy this holiday season. Many times all it takes is for us to get our minds refocused, which can be difficult with all the holiday to-do’s. Just remember, each small step towards better nutrition and exercise is victory! So give it your holiday best this year. Click here…www.acatoday.org/12days.
- – Dr. Matthew C. Ferris is a chiropractic physician practicing at Health Connections in Fishers, Indiana. Dr. Ferris has completed post doctorate certification in Whiplash and Brain Traumatology from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. If you live in the Indianapolis area and would like a complimentary consultation and exam to find out if you are a candidate for our services, call 317-585-9111 or go to www.hcfishers.com.