Back & Neck Problems 

High levels of patient satisfaction was reported by those who went to chiropractors with severe to moderate pain in either the back or neck.  In a clinical survey, a total of 369 patients who had gone to chiropractors with these problems were sampled.

The results showed a very positive response from the study group in both the results they felt and their overall level of satisfaction with their care. This was reported in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 

Based on the results of this survey, the researchers concluded that patients suffering from back and or neck complaints experience chiropractic care as an effective means of resolving or ameliorating pain and functional impairments.  The patients surveyed demonstrated a high degree of satisfaction with the care they received.  They further stated that, "Numerous other studies have demonstrated that chiropractic is as effective, if not more effective than conventional medical management of such complaints."

A three-year study showed that chiropractic care is more effective with higher patient satisfaction than outpatient medical care for lower back pain.  The study involved 741 men and women with low back pain.  A 3 year follow up showed that there was 29% higher improvement in those receiving chiropractic care over those receiving out-patient medical care.  (Source: The British Medical Journal.)

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