Neck pain affects millions of people, limiting
mobility and lowering quality of life. While traditional
treatments often depend on medications, non-pharmacological options,
such as Williamson chiropractic care and spinal manipulation at
Apple Country Chiropractic, are gaining acknowledgement for
their usefulness in producing relief, lowering
costs, and minimizing the need for downstream
medical interventions.
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Care
Recent studies highlight the
financial advantages of starting neck pain care with non-pharmacological approaches
like spinal manipulation. A study published by Anderson et al.
(2025) found that Medicare beneficiaries who began treatment with
spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) had significantly lower healthcare
costs compared to those starting with primary care, especially
when prescription analgesics were included. SMT users had
a 6% decrease 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 referrals to advanced
interventions such as imaging or surgery. This makes
non-pharmacological approaches a cost-effective first-line option, especially
for older adults managing chronic or acute neck pain. Apple Country Chiropractic
knows our neck pain patients prefer not having to
undergo any other care they don’t really need.
Reduced Downstream Medical Interventions
Non-pharmacological treatments have demonstrated
potential 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 needing 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 using methods like chiropractic
adjustments, these interventions offer patients sustainable results while lessening
the strain on healthcare systems. Apple Country Chiropractic is pleased to be a part of that!
Neck Pain Relief and Improved Quality of Life
Global clinical practice guidelines, as reviewed by Peters et al. (2025), consistently
recommend spinal manipulation or mobilization for neck pain relief. These methods
not only reduce pain effectively but also improve
mobility and support long-term recovery when integrated with
exercises. (3) Apple Country Chiropractic does this daily with the Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that includes spinal
manipulation and exercise!
For our Williamson neck pain sufferers,
non-pharmacological treatments provide a path to relief
without dependency on medications, all while nurturing better
health outcomes. By lowering costs, minimizing
subsequent medical needs, and delivering measurable
relief, chiropractic care and spinal manipulation stand out as essential
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 describes The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management for the relief of neck pain.
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appointment soon to see us!