Healthy News - December 2019

Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office [presents how medical physicians are referring to complementary health approaches more, particularly for chiropractic manipulation and massage.

PHYSICIAN REFERRALS AND BENEFITS

Physician referrals to complementary health approaches (CHAs) is noteworthy. A study found that 53.1% of all US physicians recommended at least one CHA to patients in the past 12 months. The most common approaches suggested were massage therapy (30.4%), chiropractic/osteopathic manipulation (27.1%), herbs/nonvitamin supplements (26.5%), yoga (25.6%) and acupuncture (22.4%). Female physicians were more inclined than their male counterparts to suggest for massage, supplements, acupuncture and mind-body therapies. Psychiatrists, OB/GYNs, and pediatricians were less inclined to recommend chiropractic/osteopathic manipulation than general and family practitioners who most often suggested manipulation (54%) and massage (52.6%). (1) And it has been recorded that first contact care by a chiropractor for issues like back pain, shoulder and hip pain results in lower cost of care as well as clinically comparable pain relief and greater satisfaction levels. (2) We enjoy seeing this referral among healthcare providers and physicians of all types! Groton chiropractic patients may well benefit from such collaboration in costs savings, pain relief, and assurance in the care they receive.

Listen to the PODCAST with Dr. Kim Lombardy on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson who interacts with physicians of all professions to help patients and especially this patient with hip pain and a slipped disc that troubled her after her hip surgery. His use of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management sets him apart.

Groton holiday joy and even fun with Santa are studied as to their potential for preventing divorce and increasing happiness.

TIP OF THE MONTH: Embrace the Holiday Season!

Just for fun, check out these Danish articles about the advantages of holiday joy and Santa fun! One analysis of medical doctors whose November conferences (with coffee) were contrasted to December conferences (without coffee but with Santa). The Santa visits boosted the joy to the level of meetings with coffee. (The authors point out that the research study was “kept secret for the participant in accordance with the tradition of Santa’s elves.”) (3) Another Danish study considered issues like belief in Santa and relationship length that may impact divorce rates of doctors just after the holidays. Divorce rates rose least for general practitioners whose relationships were also found to be longer that other medical subspecialties. Belief in Santa was beneficial only for psychiatrists! These authors’ final recommendation was to join in the Christmas fun but don’t rely on Santa for the gift shopping. Everyone must do that for himself/herself! (4) If you see Santa in your Groton chiropractor’s office, it is a good thing for all!

CONTACT Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office

Schedule your next Groton chiropractic appointment today with Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office. Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office wants you see Santa and smile with joy. Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office appreciates all referrals from physicians for Groton chiropractic spinal manipulation which Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office prides itself on being the back pain specialty practice in Groton.

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!