Jeff Langmaid presents research showing that chiropractic care combined with standard medical treatment reduces low back pain interference and intensity in US military members. Physical function and social activity improved most. Patient beliefs and personal history matter as much as the treatment itself.
They found in conclusion Quote US Military members likely experienced some improvement in low back pain interference and intensity when chiropractic care is added to usual medical care due to biopsychosocial mechanisms. Improvements in physical function and social activity appear to be the largest contributors. Significant natural direct effects remained in both interference and intensity models, indicating that additional factors such as patient beliefs may be important mechanisms needing further evaluation. Really nice statement there. To conclude this. The person matters, the baggage or not baggage that they're coming in with into your practice or any other healthcare provider practice, it matters.
