August 2023

Costs of Care Among Older Medicare Patients for LB Pain

Chiropractic Care: Costs of Care Among Older Medicare Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain and Multiple Co-morbidities

Does chiropractic manipulative treatment lower healthcare costs among multiple-comorbid Medicare beneficiaries with an episode of chronic low back pain? A study of Medicare fee-for-service reimbursements reviewed over 70,000 multiple-comorbid patients age 66 and older with chronic low back pain episodes using chiropractic manipulative treatment alone, chiropractic manipulative treatment followed or preceded by conventional medical care, or conventional medical care alone.

Medicare reimbursements during the chronic low back pain treatment episode were lowest for patients who used chiropractic manipulative treatment alone.

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Is Eating at Night Unhealthy?

The least healthful time to eat is just before you go to bed. Research shows eating just before you go to bed causes high blood sugar levels and increased amounts of fat to be deposited in fat cells. Several studies found blood sugar levels respond best to insulin during the day and worst at night

You burn the least amount of calories when you sleep, so that food you eat before you go to bed is stored as fat. The most healthful times to eat are before you exercise or within an hour after you finish exercising.

Can chiropractic care reduce the chances of low back surgery?

Research supports chiropractic spinal manipulation is effective for treating low back pain, yet until recently there has been limited research exploring whether chiropractic care is associated with a reduction in spine surgery.

A recently published study found adults who initially received chiropractic care for low back pain caused by disc herniation or sciatica were less likely to undergo disc surgery through two years’ follow-up. If you or a family member are suffering from low back pain, chiropractic care can potentially reduce your chances of surgery, help you to restore mobility, alleviate physical pain, and positively impact your quality of life.