Get Help for Chronic Neck Issues – recent research
Better outcomes for Neck Pain sufferers
Chronic neck pain is not only annoying for the person suffering – we know that it is the 4th greatest contributor to global disability, but also to the chiropractor to predict what care will get the fastest and best results. In this blog we aim to give you recent research to for you to Get Help for Chronic Neck Issues.
Published paper in NATURE journal
There is plenty of research out there that looks at diagnosing and treating neck pain, BUT NOTHING out there that has looked at successfully PREDICTING clinical outcome when it comes to dealing with CHRONIC neck pain.
Keep in mind, for a problem to be described as ‘chronic’ it needs to be around for more than 3 months.
This year, in Nature, the 5th most cited scientific paper in the world, Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) published a paper. The title of the paper is:
‘Utilizing machine learning to predict post‐treatment outcomes in chronic non‐specific neck pain patients undergoing cervical extension traction.’
Chiropractic BioPhysics research
This CBP research bridges the gap, as there is little research in the implementation of technology to predict rehabilitation outcomes.
Who says there is no research in Chiropractic!
The researchers have applied advance technology to predict outcomes fro chronic neck pain and related disabilities by using a multimodal program of care, including the cervical Denneroll.
570 people with non specific neck pain were chosen. Their neck curve needed to fit in the 0-20 degree range (40degrees is ideal). The treatment group used the Denneroll and the usual care group did not. The rest of the treatment included TENS, heat, soft tissue therapy, functional exercises and posture education.
THE RESULTS are outstanding!
The results were outstanding. Never, as in NEVER, has anyone documented the level of improvements in the Denneroll group compared to the usual care group.
- over 97% of the DENNEROLL group reached the minimal clinical importance difference (MCID) for pain (NRS) compared to the usual group and
- 80%of the DENNEROLL group reached MCID with NDI (Neck Disability Index) ie. impact on daily life
Very impressive results that should be changing the way chronic neck pain is approach by chiropractors – now with more confidence and certainty in achieving the best results.
CHIROPRACTORS – is it time to invest in learning more about CBP?
NECK PAIN SUFFERERS – find yourself a CBP practitioner if you would like to shed some light on your problem and determine if CBP is a good fit for you to get your life back on track.
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If you need to Get Help for Chronic Neck Issues, then copy and paste the link if you’d like to check it out. https://rdcu.be/dIMlN
Any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Lisa Smycz
chiropractor North Melbourne
www.errolstchiro.com.au
The Australian Chiropractors Association has a free App called Straighten up Australia. CLICK HERE. If you would like to know more about what front on posture should look like CLICK HERE. Find out how to assess side posture, please CLICK HERE.
