The Benefits of Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Augusta Neck Pain
Neck pain bother millions of people, restraining mobility and reducing quality of life. While traditional treatments often rely on medications, non-pharmacological options, such as Augusta chiropractic care and spinal manipulation at Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic, are gaining attention for their effectiveness in providing relief, lowering costs, and lessening the need for additional medical interventions.
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Care
Recent studies feature the financial advantages of starting neck pain care with non-pharmacological approaches like spinal manipulation. A study published by Anderson et al. (2025) found that Medicare beneficiaries who started treatment with spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) had significantly lower healthcare costs compared to those beginning with primary care, especially when prescription analgesics were included. SMT users had a 6% decrease in total Medicare Part A costs and a substantial 36% reduction in neck pain-specific costs under Part B. (1)
Lower costs can be credited to reduced reliance on pain medications and fewer referrals to advanced interventions such as imaging or surgery. This makes non-pharmacological approaches a cost-effective first-line option, particularly for older folks managing chronic or acute neck pain. Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic knows our neck pain patients prefer not having to undergo any extra care they don’t really need.
Reduced Downstream Medical Interventions
Non-pharmacological treatments have demonstrated the possibility to avert the escalation of care to more intensive or invasive procedures. A 2024 study by Anderson et al. described that individuals who initiated treatment with SMT had a 64% reduced likelihood of needing escalated downstream care, such as imaging, injections, or surgical interventions, compared to those depending on primary care without analgesics. (2) By addressing the source of neck pain early using methods like chiropractic adjustments, these interventions offer patients sustainable results while reducing the strain on healthcare systems. Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic is pleased to be a part of that!
Neck Pain Relief and Improved Quality of Life
Global clinical practice guidelines, as reviewed by Peters et al. (2025), consistently recommend spinal manipulation or mobilization for neck pain relief. These methods not only alleviate pain effectively but also improve mobility and support long-term recovery when combined with exercises. (3) Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic does this routinely with the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management that incorporates spinal manipulation and exercise!
For our Augusta neck pain sufferers, non-pharmacological treatments provide a path to relief without dependency on medications, all while nurturing better health outcomes. By reducing costs, diminishing subsequent medical needs, and delivering measurable relief, chiropractic care and spinal manipulation stand out as vital tools in modern neck pain management strategies.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Kirk on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for the relief of neck pain.
