Healthy News May 2022

The Baton Rouge  chiropractic patients have expectations of their care. Those are valuable to share!

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT? It matters!

Chiropractic patients have pretty clear expectations of their chiropractic spinal care provider – a thorough examination, a distinct diagnosis of the cause of pain, precise information and instructions on how to cope with it, and pain relief – one who listens intently, confirms the reality of their pain, and includes them in the treatment plan. (1) Sound right? We expect it does! Our Baton Rouge chiropractic patients want the same from our treatment at Spine & Sports Rehab Center! Athletes and “geri-active” patients mix it up a little. ATHLETES: Athletes expected musculoskeletal assessment and treatment at and beyond the site of injury, improvement of symptoms, clear communication, and expertise from their chiropractor as well as reassurance, advantageous impact on their athletic performance, and injury prevention advice. (2) "GERI-ACTIVEs": Older back pain sufferers want a lot of the same, too: know the healthcare system to guide them through it as necessary (important!), communicate clearly, foster an interpersonal relationship, have a passion for patient care (as well as comforting patience with the patient!), and possess clinical and diagnostic skill. They also reported on the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and their partiality for hands-on treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. (3) Baton Rouge chiropractic patients desire their chiropractors to be healthcare team partners, clear communicators of realistic expectations, amazing hands-on musculoskeletal treatment providers, and terrific listeners! Your Baton Rouge chiropractor is all that…and more!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Nate McKee on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he meets patient expectations by clearly defining the issue – spinal stenosis and balance – and its treatment plan via the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management which includes patient education, spinal manipulation, nutrition, and exercise.

Spine & Sports Rehab Center presents support for core stabilization exercises at any age in the management and prevention of back pain.  

Baton Rouge CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Core Stabilization Exercise

Exercise isn’t just for the athlete! Back pain sufferers gain from core stabilization to reduce chronic low back pain. A study in fighter pilots showed significantly less chronic low back pain and less incidence of neck pain after core stabilization exercise. (4) Older folks benefit, too, as those who suffer with low back pain often have poor postural control which contributes to poor balance and a higher risk of falls. Core stability training in older women improved many outcome scores for them: VAS visual analog scale of pain level, Oswestry disability, timed-up-and-go test, 10-minute walking, and four-square step test. (5) Athlete or non-athlete, young or not so young, exercise works! Spine & Sports Rehab Center is ready to talk with you about what would work for you.

CONTACT Spine & Sports Rehab Center

Thank you for trusting us with your spinal health. We are right by your side, listening, coaching, and encouraging you! Make your next Baton Rouge chiropractic appointment today.

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