Healthy News - December 2019
Physician referrals to complementary health approaches (CHAs) is interesting. A survey discovered that 53.1% of all US physicians referred patients to at least one CHA in the past year. The most common approaches recommended were acupuncture, yoga, herbs/nonvitamin supplements, osteopathic/chiropractic manipulation, and massage. Female physicians were more likely than their male counterparts to refer for massage, supplements, acupuncture and mind-body therapies. Psychiatrists, OB/GYNs, and pediatricians were less inclined to suggest chiropractic/osteopathic manipulation than general and family practitioners who most often recommended manipulation (54%) and massage (52.6%). (1) And it has been documented that first contact care by a chiropractor for issues like back pain, shoulder and hip pain results in lower cost of care as well as clinically comparable pain relief and greater satisfaction levels. (2) We enjoy seeing this referral among healthcare providers and physicians of all sorts! Baton Rouge chiropractic patients may well benefit from such cooperation in costs savings, pain relief, and assurance in the care they receive.
Listen to the PODCAST with Dr. Kim Lombardy on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson who works with physicians of all professions to benefit patients and especially this patient with hip pain and a slipped disc that troubled her after her hip surgery. His use of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management sets him apart.
TIP OF THE MONTH: Embrace the Holiday Season!
Just for fun, check out these Danish articles about the benefits of holiday joy and Santa fun! One study of medical doctors whose November conferences (with coffee) were contrasted to December conferences (without coffee but with Santa). The Santa visits enhanced the happiness to the level of meetings with coffee. (The authors highlight that the research study was “kept secret for the participant in accordance with the tradition of Santa’s elves.”) (3) Another Danish study analyzed issues like belief in Santa and relationship length that may influence divorce rates of doctors just after the holidays. Divorce rates rose least for general practitioners whose relationships were also found to be longer that other medical subspecialties. Believing in Santa was helpful only for psychiatrists! These authors’ final recommendation was to join in the Christmas fun but do not rely on Santa for the present shopping. Everyone must do that for himself/herself! (4) Bring Santa with you to your next Baton Rouge chiropractic visit! He will do us all some good!
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Schedule your next Baton Rouge chiropractic appointment today with Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers. Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers hopes you see Santa and smile with joy. Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers appreciates any referrals from physicians for Baton Rouge chiropractic spinal manipulation which Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers prides itself on being the back pain specialty practice in Baton Rouge.
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!