Healthy News from Your La Grande Chiropractor February 2018
La Grande back pain patients are central to our La Grande chiropractic practice. Our La Grande chiropractic patients’ thoughts and expectations are influential in the care you obtain and the clinical result from that La Grande chiropractic care you attain. Research reports that users of mind/body practices (like acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, massage, yoga in this article) believe these practices treat, prevent and are more efficient than options like prescriptions. (1) It is useful for all caregivers to understand what their patients are thinking, believe and want. Be sure to communicate that to us! What does a La Grande low back pain patient expect from a physician? 90% expected an exam, tests, diagnosis, reassurance, advice, clear reason for their pain, symptom management, and the benefits/risks of treatment. About 50% looked to be sent to a specialist. About 60% wanted to talk about life issues. (2) Does that sound like what you are looking for? Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC is open to lending an ear to you, talking, examining, diagnosing and treating you for La Grande back pain relief.
Listen to this PODCAST from the Back Doctors' Podcast series of a patient who expected relief without a back surgery and got it with Cox® Technic.
TIP OF THE MONTH: Chondroitin Sulfate
Chondroitin sulfate’s reputation for helping prevent and even potentially regenerate disc cartilage spreads. Its anti-inflammatory reputation and effect on osteoarthritis do, too. (Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC appreciates seeing the literature reveal this as Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC has shared chondroitin sulfate with our La Grande chiropractic patients for years!) It is being reported as a slow-acting agent in the care of low back pain connected with osteoarthritis. (3) It hinders the actions of inflammatory agents connected to conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease. (4, 5) Chondroitin sulfate use in the treatment of low back pain expands. Let us chat about its place in your own La Grande chiropractic treatment plan for La Grande back pain relief.
View this VIDEO that additionally discusses the advantage of chondroitin sulfate in La Grande back pain care.
Schedule your next La Grande chiropractic appointment today. Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC anticipates discussing your expectations and how chondroitin sulfate may assist us meet those expectations.
Thank you for letting us care for you, your family, and friends!