Healthy News - December 2019
Physician referrals to complementary health approaches (CHAs) is interesting. A survey found that 53.1% of all US physicians referred patients to at least one CHA in the past 12 months. The most common approaches suggested were massage therapy (30.4%), chiropractic/osteopathic manipulation (27.1%), herbs/nonvitamin supplements (26.5%), yoga (25.6%) and acupuncture (22.4%). Female doctors 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 higher satisfaction levels. (2) We love to see this referral among healthcare providers and physicians of all types! Murfreesboro chiropractic patients may well benefit from such collaboration 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 interacts 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 application of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management makes his care special.
TIP OF THE MONTH: Embrace the Holiday Season!
Just for fun, check out these Danish reports about the benefits of holiday joy and Santa fun! One analysis of medical doctors whose November conferences (with coffee) were contrasted to December conferences (without coffee but with Santa). The Santa visits enhanced the joy 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 reported to be longer that other medical subspecialties. Belief in Santa was advantageous only for psychiatrists! These authors’ bottom-line 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) If you see Santa in your Murfreesboro chiropractor’s office, it is a good thing for all!
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Schedule your next Murfreesboro chiropractic appointment today with Most Chiropractic Clinic. Most Chiropractic Clinic hopes you see Santa and smile with joy. Most Chiropractic Clinic appreciates all referrals from physicians for Murfreesboro chiropractic spinal manipulation which Most Chiropractic Clinic prides itself on being the back pain specialty practice in Murfreesboro.
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!