Neck pain bother millions of people, restraining
mobility and lowering quality of life. While traditional
treatments often rely on medications, non-pharmacological options,
such as Carrolltown chiropractic care and spinal manipulation at
Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, are gaining attention for
their effectiveness in producing relief, lowering
costs, and minimizing the need for downstream
medical interventions.
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Care
New studies highlight the
financial advantages of starting neck pain care with non-pharmacological approaches
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 less healthcare
costs compared to those beginning with primary care, especially
when prescription analgesics were involved. SMT users experienced
a 6% decrease 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 escalations to advanced
interventions such as imaging or surgery. This makes
non-pharmacological approaches a cost-effective first-line option, particularly
for older folks managing chronic or acute neck pain. Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
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 initiated treatment with SMT had a 64% reduced
likelihood of requiring escalated downstream care, such as
imaging, injections, or surgical interventions, compared to those relying
on primary care without analgesics. (2) By addressing the source of neck pain early using methods like chiropractic
adjustments, these interventions offer patients sustainable results while reducing
the strain on healthcare systems. Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is pleased to be a part of that!
Neck Pain Relief and Improved Quality of Life
Clinical practice
guidelines worldwide, as reviewed by Peters et al. (2025), consistently
recommend spinal manipulation or mobilization for neck pain relief. These methods
not only alleviate pain effectively but also improve
mobility and support long-term recovery when combined with
exercises. (3) Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation does this routinely with the Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that incorporates spinal
manipulation and exercise!
For our Carrolltown neck pain sufferers,
non-pharmacological treatments offer a way to relief
without dependency on medications, all while nurturing better
health outcomes. By reducing costs, minimizing
subsequent medical needs, and providing measurable
relief, chiropractic care and spinal manipulation stand out as essential
tools in modern neck pain management strategies.
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Listen to this PODCAST
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.
Make your Carrolltown chiropractic
appointment soon to visit us!