News posted on February 08, 2009 06:06
By Dr. Todd Joachim (Excerpt)
Statistics don't lie. Thirty-one million Americans have low
back pain at any given time. Each year, one half of all working
Americans admit to varying degrees of back pain. One third of
all Americans over age 18 had a back problem in the past five
years severe enough for them to seek professional help. And the
cost of this care is estimated to be a staggering $50 billion yearly.
In the past year alone, more than 30 million American adults
and children have benefited from Chiropractic healthcare. 2) 75
percent of low back injuries that are not treated, under-treated,
or treated inappropriately have a second occurrence within 12
months. 3) A recent multi-disciplinary study published in Spine
Journal documented that spinal manipulation was superior to
both drugs and Acupuncture in the treatment of injuries that
resulted in chronic spine pain. Spinal manipulation was three
times more effective than Acupuncture and nearly three times
more effective than previously prescribed anti-inflammatories.
In another recent study published in the British Medical
Journal, patients with low back pain treated with spinal manipulation
followed by an appropriate exercise program were found
to have the greatest degree of improvement when compared to
other forms of intervention. For these reasons it makes sense to
consult a qualified Chiropractic physician if you experience back
pain.
Dr. Todd Joachim is a Chiropractic physician who practices in Marion. He specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries utilizing conservative treatment, rehabilitative and preventive options.
SOURCE: The Marion Star, January 15, 2005, by Dr. Todd Joachim, Guest Columnist