In a recent study that was published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, it was found that the majority of people who seek care for back pain through alternative practitioners, such as chiropractors, were able to experience significant benefits. Chiropractic care was clearly the most widely used alternative treatment used for back pain. 74% of the subjects in the study used chiropractic. According to my online source, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/193712.php, "Overall, 60 percent of those surveyed who had at least one CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) therapy in the last 12 months found remarkable relief using the top six CAM modalities; chiropractic care, massage, yoga/tai chi/qi Cong, acupuncture, herbal therapies, and relaxation techniques - with chiropractic care the most popular choice."
Clearly, patients that suffer from back pain find significant help through the use of CAM. This is very important, since back pain is the second most common reason for doctor office visits in the United States.
The sad truth regarding this study, however, is that while even though Chiropractic and other CAM methods were clearly helpful in the treatment of back pain, only 24% of the subjects in the study reported that their medical doctor had recommended that they see a chiropractor or CAM practitioner. Most subjects in the study went to visit a chiropractor simply because they felt that conventional medicine would not be helpful in dealing with their back pain.
According to Dr. Gerard Clum, D.C., Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, "Back pain sufferers should be made aware of all treatment options, especially alternatives that have been scientifically proven to provide relief. While chiropractic care has in the past been considered alternative there is now a case to be made for making it the first choice for patients and in the process making interventions like injections and surgery the alternative approach."
Sources:
Medical News Today
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
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