Neck pain bother millions of people, restraining
mobility and lowering quality of life. While traditional
treatments often depend on medications, non-pharmacological options,
such as Millville chiropractic care and spinal manipulation at
Wilson Family Chiropractic, are gaining acknowledgement for
their effectiveness in producing relief, lowering
costs, and lessening the need for additional
medical interventions.
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Care
Recent studies highlight the
financial advantages of beginning neck pain care with non-pharmacological treatments
like spinal manipulation. A study published by Anderson et al.
(2025) found that Medicare beneficiaries who began treatment with
spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) had significantly lower healthcare
costs compared to those beginning with primary care, particularly
when prescription analgesics were involved. SMT users had
a 6% reduction in total Medicare Part A costs and a
substantial 36% reduction in neck pain-specific costs under Part
B. (1)
Lower costs can be attributed to reduced
reliance on pain medications and fewer referrals to advanced
interventions like imaging or surgery. This makes
non-pharmacological approaches a cost-effective first-line option, particularly
for older folks managing chronic or acute neck pain. Wilson Family Chiropractic
knows our neck pain patients prefer not having to
undergo any extra care they don’t really need.
Reduced Downstream Medical Interventions
Non-pharmacological treatments have shown
potential to avert the escalation of
care to more intensive or invasive procedures. A 2024 study by Anderson et al. described
that individuals who started treatment with SMT had a 64% reduced
likelihood of needing escalated downstream care, such as
imaging, injections, or surgical interventions, compared to those relying
on primary care without analgesics. (2) By addressing the root
causes of neck pain early utilizing methods like chiropractic
adjustments, these interventions offer patients sustainable results while reducing
the strain on healthcare systems. Wilson Family Chiropractic is pleased to play a role
in that!
Neck Pain Relief and Improved Quality of Life
Global clinical practice guidelines, as reviewed by Peters et al. (2025), always
recommend spinal manipulation or mobilization for neck pain relief. These approaches
not only reduce discomfort effectively but also boost
mobility and support long-term recovery when combined with
exercises. (3) Wilson Family Chiropractic does this daily with the Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that incorporates spinal
manipulation and exercise!
For our Millville neck pain sufferers,
non-pharmacological treatments provide a path to relief
without dependency on medications, all while nurturing better
health outcomes. By lowering costs, diminishing
subsequent medical needs, and providing documented
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 neck pain relief.
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