Jeff Langmaid explains how fear and avoidance behavior worsen spine problems and link to depression and anxiety. Clinicians who address these psychological factors improve patient recovery, experience, and referrals.
This is a big deal. We talk about fear, avoidance behavior a lot on this podcast. We also talk about of course spine related challenges, lumbar disc herniation. This puts it together in a brand new study and we know that low back pain is associated with psychological disorders things like depression, anxiety and this can negatively impact treatment outcomes. So it's a really big deal that you and I are in tune aware and understanding of these factors because it's directly going to affect how people get well or don't get well in your practice which guess what that affects the livelihood of your business. Reviews, referrals, all of those things matter and it's not only the result it's the patient feels understood. So if you're ignoring this then you're missing a massive opportunity not only to maximize your results but also to maximize just your business by being the patient advocate each and every step of the way. The guide as they would say in story branding.
