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Low Back Injury: 92% Satisfaction

An Environics survey* identified that among recent back pain sufferers who went to a chiropractor, “an overwhelming majority” of nine in ten (92%) were very (69%) or somewhat (23%) satisfied with their treatment. This compares well with our own survey were patients reported well over 85% satisfaction with the results of their treatment, and their impression of experience with the clinic. This is gratifying as we work hard to understand and meet the needs of each of our patients and clients. In addition to an accurate diagnosis and plan of management, I help the patient understand how they came by their injury so they can best avoid it in the future. I often recommend medication to help a patient through a tough period, yet when the pain diminishes does not mean that the injury itself is resolved. The pain of a relatively minor injury may subside within a few days, yet it may take at least a few weeks for the tissue to stabilize and the injury to heal. More severe injuries may tak

Consumer Reports

Relief for your aching back: What worked for our readers Our survey respondents tried an average of five or six different treatments over the course of just a year. About 80 percent of the adults in the U.S. have been bothered by back pain at some point. The Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center recently surveyed more than 14,000 subscribers who experienced lower-back pain in the past year but never had back surgery. More than half said the pain severely limited their daily routine for a week or longer, and 88 percent said it recurred throughout the year. Lower-back pain disrupts many aspects of life. In our survey, 46 percent said that it interfered with their sleep, 31 percent reported that it thwarted their efforts to maintain a healthy weight, and 24 percent said that it hampered their sex life. Where to go for treatment When back pain goes on and on, many people go to see a primary-care doctor. While this visit may help rule out any serious underlying disease, a surprising number