Have you ever been tempted to drop out of treatment once you start to feel better? That painful lower back problem is a thing of the past; you’re feeling well on the way to recovery – and it might look logical to save time and money by cutting out your chiropractic treatment.
Unfortunately, the nasty truth is that 80% of lower back pain recurs within a year, usually because the conditions that caused the problem still exist, whether work-related or age-related.
What does regular chiropractic maintenance do for your back?
Regular chiropractic treatments really can keep back pain crises at bay. A recent study showed that receiving care at regular pre-planned intervals, regardless of symptoms, resulted in people suffering fewer days when they couldn’t carry out their usual activities because of lower back pain. In other words, scheduling routine chiropractic maintenance treatments can significantly improve your quality of life and is the best way to manage lower back pain.
Who benefits from regular treatments?
People with chronic problems such as spinal arthritis and age-related changes will benefit from monthly adjustments. Elderly people typically experience more pressure on their joints due to the disc degeneration that occurs naturally with age, so regular adjustments for this age group help to maintain mobility and functionality. Other working age groups which really benefit are people who have to sit at desks all day, such as office workers, or those who have to perform repetitive movements due to their professions – hairdressers and many others fall into these categories.
Studies indicate that sedentary people suffering higher levels of perceived pain and emotional distress benefit the most from regular treatments. Having a chance to discuss your symptoms and get expert advice is reassuring and calming. Care at Sundial is always ‘patient-centred’, which means that your concerns are listened to and treatment is tailored to your particular needs.
Each appointment is a chance for your chiropractor to reassess how things are going, noticing if any structure is causing pain. Once you’ve been checked over, treatment puts movement through the joints, restoring flexibility and function. To do this, chiropractors might use their hands or the Impulse IQ, a computer-aided instrument which delivers a firm, controlled tapping. Any exercise programmes that you’ve been recommended can be adjusted to suit your changing needs too.
Here at Sundial, we offer ways to save money on your regular treatments. The Membership plan works like a subscription service, giving you monthly treatments at reduced rates. Just ask at Reception for details. And we promise we won’t push you onto the wrong treatment plan if this option doesn’t suit you.
So don’t leave it till the next crisis! Give us a ring or book online to make an appointment.
Study: https://chiromt.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12998-020-00309-6