October 2025 Healthy News from Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers: Benefits of Chiropractic and Calm Activity for Back Pain

NEW HOPE FOR COMPLEX SPINE CASES: GENTLE CHIROPRACTIC CARE SHOWS PROMISE FOR TANDEM SPINAL STENOSIS

Here's an encouraging development in Baton Rouge spine care: tandem spinal stenosis—where narrowing occurs at multiple spinal levels—has traditionally been a complex condition to treat. Back in 2017, Overley and his team wrote an important systematic review that really emphasized just how complex this condition can be, with patients often having overlapping symptoms that make diagnosis and treatment planning particularly perplexing. (1) And this year, we now have some promising news! McKee, Cox, and Olding recently published a case report showing that Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction—a gentle, non-invasive chiropractic approach—successfully helped a patient with tandem spinal stenosis. (2) This is particularly exciting because it reveals that gentle, conservative approaches including chiropractic treatment can bring real improvement to select patients with this complicated condition, potentially allowing them to avoid more aggressive options. It's a terrific reminder that personalized, safe approaches to spine care deserve a place at the treatment table! (Pun intended!)

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Cameron McConville on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about the effectiveness of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for Baton Rouge spinal stenosis.

[[Targetlocation]] CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Calm Your Mind, Heal Your Back

If you're managing chronic back pain, introducing soothing movement practices could complement your path to recovery. Emerging evidence backs up what countless individuals have discovered on their own—meditation, yoga, tai chi, and qigong can serve as valuable allies in the fight against chronic back pain. A 2025 clinical guideline summary by Silva and colleagues highlights the important role these integrative and complementary approaches play in chronic pain management, while Yang and team's recent study on tai chi and qigong for back pain revealed encouraging results, with participants reporting meaningful improvements in their pain levels and overall well-being. (3,4) Through the synergy of mindful movement, breathwork, and relaxation, these practices address muscle tension, support flexibility, and help regulate the nervous system. What's more, they place minimal stress on the body and can be customized to suit your current capabilities. This month, why not give one of these gentle practices a try why not explore one of these calming activities? Dedicating even 10-15 minutes a day to gentle, purposeful movement might ease your discomfort while creating more harmony in your daily life.

CONTACT Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers

Schedule your Baton Rouge chiropractic appointment with Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers today!