Neck pain affects millions of people, restraining
mobility and lowering quality of life. While traditional
treatments often rely on medications, non-pharmacological options,
such as Plainville chiropractic care and spinal manipulation at
Layden Chiropractic, are gaining recognition for
their effectiveness in providing relief, lowering
costs, and lessening the need for additional
medical interventions.
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Care
New studies feature the
financial advantages of beginning neck pain care with non-pharmacological approaches
like spinal manipulation. A study written by Anderson et al.
(2025) found that Medicare beneficiaries who started treatment with
spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) had significantly less healthcare
costs compared to those beginning with primary care, particularly
when prescription analgesics were involved. SMT users had
a 6% savings 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 less
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, especially
for older adults managing chronic or acute neck pain. Layden Chiropractic
knows our neck pain patients prefer not having to
undergo any other care they don’t really need.
Reduced Downstream Medical Interventions
Non-pharmacological treatments have demonstrated
the possibility to avert the escalation of
care to more intensive or invasive procedures. A 2024 study by Anderson et al. described
that individuals who started treatment with SMT had a 64% lower
likelihood of requiring escalated downstream care, such as
imaging, injections, or surgical interventions, compared to those depending
on primary care without analgesics. (2) By taking care of the root
causes of neck pain early utilizing methods like chiropractic
adjustments, these interventions offer patients sustainable results while lowering
the strain on healthcare systems. Layden Chiropractic 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), always
recommend spinal manipulation or mobilization for neck pain relief. These methods
not only ease discomfort effectively but also boost
mobility and support long-term recovery when combined with
exercises. (3) Layden Chiropractic does this routinely with the Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that includes spinal
manipulation and exercise!
For our Plainville neck pain sufferers,
non-pharmacological treatments provide a path to relief
without dependency on medications, all while nurturing better
health outcomes. By reducing costs, minimizing
subsequent medical needs, and providing documented
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 neck pain relief.
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appointment soon to visit us!