Healthcare assistance is implemented by a practitioner
according to every individual’s health concerns and needs. The knowledge and
experience of healthcare providers, the medical care preferences of the patient
and the facts or evidence regarding the effectiveness of a vast majority of
treatments available for specific types of injuries and conditions, are all
essential considerations for people when seeking the appropriate healthcare
services.
Aside from all these medical interests, with the current
state of our economy and the unknown future of healthcare in the United States,
consumers not only need the best options for relieving their pain and
discomfort or promoting their overall health, people also need the best
cost-effective treatments available to them.
After suffering an injury due to an accident or aggravating
a previous condition, a simple medical office visit for neck or back pain can
be a tremendous concern for many individuals in terms of cost, often
progressing to thousands of dollars in medical expenses and medication
dependence. An average visit to a medical office can vary widely in price depending
on the doctor and nature of the visit. Even for individuals with insurance
coverage, a deductible or large co-pay can rapidly add up to undesirable
medical bills. In addition, many prescription medications recommended by
doctors can be expensive and these may produce harmful side-effects and/or may lead
to addiction. By the end of it all, the individual’s symptoms may only be
temporarily relieved with opiates, concealing the true underlying cause of the
pain and discomfort while the medical costs keep accumulating on your budget.
Drugs Ineffective for Back Pain
Chiropractic as a Cost-Effective Option
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on
injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system as
well as the effects of these on general health. Chiropractic treatment is most
often utilized for but not limited to neck pain, back pain, pain in the joints
of the upper and lower extremities and headaches. A chiropractor, or doctor of
chiropractic (DC), follows a hands-on, drug-free approach to health care which
includes spinal adjustments and manual manipulations. Chiropractors may also
recommend therapeutic and rehabilitation exercises alongside nutritional,
dietary and lifestyle change advice. Studies and research have demonstrated the
effectiveness of chiropractic treatment towards relieving the painful symptoms
of numerous individuals by correctly diagnosing the patient and addressing
their complications at the source.
Furthermore, recent research has been examining the
cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care among other natural alternatives, such
as physiotherapy, acupuncture and massage, versus conventional medicine. A 2012
systemic review found spinal manipulation therapy to be more cost-effective for
neck and back pain when compared with general practitioner care, physiotherapy
or exercise. A study back in 2007 also compared care costs of a patient under
the direction of a chiropractor as their primary care physician, or PCP. After
a 7-year period, hospital admission costs were decreased by 60.2 percent, cost
of days spent in the hospital were decreased by 59.0 percent and outpatient
surgeries and procedures were down by 62.0 percent. Not only did chiropractic
care prevent complications, improve the rehabilitation speed of the individual,
and avoid unnecessary surgeries or procedures, the costs associated with
pharmaceuticals decreased by 85 percent when compared to conventional medically
driven care because chiropractic relieves symptoms naturally without the need
of prescription medications.
As more research reveals the cost-effectiveness of
chiropractic treatment for musculoskeletal and neurological complications, such
as neck, back pain and sciatica, more insurances have started to include
chiropractic as a covered benefit.
If you’re experiencing pain and discomfort or other symptoms
as a result of an injury or condition and you haven’t yet been to a
chiropractor, it’s time you started. Trauma from an accident or an unexpected
disorder can be a daunting situation on its own and finding the appropriate
treatment option while eluding excessive medical costs doesn’t have to be a
troublesome experience either. The next time you need to see a doctor, help out
your body and your wallet by going to a chiropractor.
Fitness & Athletic Benefits with Chiropractic: A Client’s Story
Dr. Alex Jimenez’s clinic and Push-as-Rx system has helped
many people reach their desired fitness goals with expertise and training while
providing the necessary medical care when an injury or condition occurs. Mike
Quinones started playing football and wrestling at the age of 8 years old where
he received many injuries in his young age. He then became involved with Dr.
Jimenez, who helped rehabilitate him back to health and introduced him to
Danny. Determined to building his strength and speed to match the athletes of
the competing teams, Mike Quinones began training at Push-as-Rx ®™ and trained
over his limits. Push as Rx helped Mike reach his goals of becoming a great
team player.
Dr. Alex Jimenez's clinic and PUSH-as-Rx ®™ system is leading the field with laser focus
supporting our youth sport programs. The
PUSH-as-Rx ®™ System is a sport specific athletic program designed by a
strength-agility coach and physiology doctor with a combined 40 years of
experience working with extreme athletes. At its core, the program is the
multidisciplinary study of reactive agility, body mechanics and extreme motion
dynamics. Through continuous and detailed assessments of the athletes in motion
and while under direct supervised stress loads, a clear quantitative picture of
body dynamics emerges. Exposure to the biomechanical vulnerabilities are
presented to our team. Immediately, we
adjust our methods for our athletes in order to optimize performance. This highly adaptive system with continual
dynamic adjustments has helped many of our athletes come back faster, stronger,
and ready post injury while safely minimizing recovery times. Results
demonstrate clear improved agility, speed, decreased reaction time with greatly
improved postural-torque mechanics.
PUSH-as-Rx ®™ offers specialized extreme performance enhancements to our
athletes no matter the age.
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
