Neck pain affects millions of people, limiting
mobility and lowering quality of life. While traditional
treatments often rely on medications, non-pharmacological options,
such as Oxford chiropractic care and spinal manipulation at
Satterwhite Chiropractic, are gaining recognition for
their effectiveness in providing relief, reducing
costs, and lessening the need for downstream
medical interventions.
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Care
Recent 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 included. SMT users experienced
a 6% decrease in total Medicare Part A costs and a
substantial 36% decrease in neck pain-specific costs under Part
B. (1)
Lower costs can be credited to less
reliance on pain medications and fewer escalations to advanced
interventions like imaging or surgery. This makes
non-pharmacological approaches a cost-effective first-line option, especially
for older adults managing chronic or acute neck pain. Satterwhite Chiropractic
knows our neck pain patients don’t like to have to
undergo any extra care they don’t really need.
Reduced Downstream Medical Interventions
Non-pharmacological treatments have shown
potential to stop the escalation of
care to more intensive or invasive procedures. A 2024 study by Anderson et al. described
that individuals who initiated treatment with SMT had a 64% reduced
likelihood of needing escalated downstream care, such as
imaging, injections, or surgical interventions, compared to those relying
on primary care without analgesics. (2) By taking care of the source of neck pain early using methods like chiropractic
adjustments, these interventions offer patients sustainable results while lessening
the strain on healthcare systems. Satterwhite 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 approaches
not only alleviate discomfort effectively but also boost
mobility and support long-term recovery when integrated with
exercises. (3) Satterwhite Chiropractic does this daily with the Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that incorporates spinal
manipulation and exercise!
For our Oxford neck pain sufferers,
non-pharmacological treatments provide a path to relief
without dependency on medications, all while fostering better
health outcomes. By reducing costs, diminishing
subsequent medical needs, and delivering measurable
relief, chiropractic care and spinal manipulation stand out as vital
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 describes The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management for neck pain relief.
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