Neck pain affects millions of people, limiting
mobility and reducing quality of life. While traditional
treatments often depend on medications, non-pharmacological options,
such as Vancouver chiropractic care and spinal manipulation at
Vancouver Disc Centers, are gaining attention for
their usefulness in producing relief, reducing
costs, and lessening the need for downstream
medical interventions.
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Care
Recent studies feature the
financial advantages of starting neck pain care with non-pharmacological treatments
like spinal manipulation. A study written by Anderson et al.
(2025) found that Medicare beneficiaries who started treatment with
spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) had significantly less healthcare
costs compared to those starting with primary care, especially
when prescription analgesics were included. SMT users had
a 6% reduction in total Medicare Part A costs and a
substantial 36% reduction in neck pain-specific costs under Part
B. (1)
Lower costs can be attributed to reduced
reliance on pain medications and fewer escalations to advanced
interventions such as imaging or surgery. This makes
non-pharmacological approaches a cost-effective first-line option, especially
for older folks managing chronic or acute neck pain. Vancouver Disc Centers
knows our neck pain patients don’t like to have to
undergo any other care they don’t really need.
Reduced Downstream Medical Interventions
Non-pharmacological treatments have demonstrated
the possibility to stop the escalation of
care to more intensive or invasive procedures. A 2024 study by Anderson et al. described
that individuals who initiated treatment with SMT had a 64% lower
likelihood of requiring escalated downstream care, such as
imaging, injections, or surgical interventions, compared to those relying
on primary care without analgesics. (2) By taking care of the source of neck pain early utilizing methods like chiropractic
adjustments, these interventions offer patients sustainable results while reducing
the strain on healthcare systems. Vancouver Disc Centers is pleased to play a role
in that!
Neck Pain Relief and Improved Quality of Life
Clinical practice
guidelines worldwide, as reviewed by Peters et al. (2025), consistently
recommend spinal manipulation or mobilization for neck pain relief. These methods
not only alleviate discomfort effectively but also improve
mobility and support long-term recovery when combined with
exercises. (3) Vancouver Disc Centers does this routinely with the Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that incorporates spinal
manipulation and exercise!
For our Vancouver neck pain sufferers,
non-pharmacological treatments offer a way to relief
without dependency on medications, all while nurturing better
health outcomes. By reducing costs, minimizing
subsequent medical needs, and delivering measurable
relief, chiropractic care and spinal manipulation stand out as vital
tools in modern neck pain management strategies.
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Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Kirk on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management for neck pain relief.
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appointment soon to see us!