Baton Rouge Healthy News - October 2020

Best practice recommendations based on best available scientific evidence for Baton Rouge chiropractic patients with uncomplicated neck pain as well as those with neck pain with headache or radicular arm pain say that chiropractic manipulation and multimodal care are advocated. (1) A new study of 288 chiropractors revealed that approximately a third of their chiropractic patients are older adults over the age of 65. Of these adults, 45.5% experienced neck pain. 31.3% had consequent headache. Baton Rouge neck pain and headache are issues for Baton Rouge older folks! Fortunately, chiropractic care for these older adults living with neck pain integrates easily with care by other healthcare providers. (2) The gentle, safe Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management has shown beneficial relief of neck and arm pain through 15 treatments in 10 weeks using Cox® Technic and adjunctive modalities. (3) Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers offers this treatment protocol every day for neck and arm pain relief!

Listen to this PODCAST with chiropractic back pain specialist, Dr. David Kulla on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he presented a patient whose neck pain and accompanying headache were relieved with his chiropractic treatment plan utilizing the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.

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Consider Vitamin D for Headache and Neck Pain

Vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide issue projected to impact 30% to 50% of the population. (4) Researchers report that vitamin D deficiency may well cause or aggravate neck pain, back pain, and muscle spasm. They state that correcting vitamin D deficiency is important when treating these conditions since it’s not expensive and delivers big results in terms of quality of care and cost. (5) A further review of studies done regarding vitamin D and headache showed that there is a link between vitamin D levels and headaches (the strongest link being that between vitamin D levels and migraine). Researchers imply that headache sufferers, especially those with migraines, may lessen the incidence of headache by supplementing with vitamin D. (6) Simple! Check your vitamin D level, and up it if necessary!

CONTACT Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers

Arrange your next Baton Rouge chiropractic appointment now with Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers. Based on today’s best science, neck pain, neck-related arm pain and headache have hope of relief with Baton Rouge chiropractic care at Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers.