“Initial spinal manipulative therapy was associated with a significant reduction in downstream care escalation encounters among Medicare beneficiaries with new episodes of neck pain. Our study contributes to a growing body of evidence supporting the integration of non-pharmacological care strategies for neck pain management.”
Anderson BR, MacKenzie TA, Lurie JD, Grout L, Whedon JM. Patterns of initial treatment and subsequent care escalation among medicare beneficiaries with neck pain: a retrospective cohort study. European Spine Journal. 2024 Dec 26:1-7.