Recent research shows that low back pain can be prevented with regular chiropractic care. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden reported that early results from their randomised control trial showed significant improvements in the recurrence of back pain. These results, as yet unpublished, were reported at the latest European Chiropractic Union Conference in Cyprus, May 2017.
In the trial, people with recurrent low back pain were divided into two groups. Both groups were treated with an initial course of usual chiropractic care which consisted of spinal manipulation, mobilisation, exercises and advice. One group was then told to come back every few months and the other group was told to come back only if and when the pain recurred.
The group that were told to come back every few months experienced nearly 20 fewer pain days over the year. On average they had two more treatment visits than the other group.
This result confirms for the first time that regular chiropractic care can have a significant influence on the course of low back pain. People with recurrent episodes of back pain should consider regular preventative check ups to reduce the impact of their back pain.
Here at Sundial we recommend periodic check ups every few months based on your history and the severity of the problem. We monitor progress through regular reassessments and online questionnaires to help us improve our care.