Top Ten Reasons Patients Seek Chiropractic Care
When pain and discomfort slow you down, chiropractic care might be just what you need. At Chiropractic Health Institute in Cranston, RI, we help patients with a wide range of issues. A solid research study by Beliveau et al. reveals the top ten reasons people visit a chiropractor. The numbers come directly from the study, which adds credibility to the information you’re about to read.
Why People Choose Chiropractic Care
Low Back/Back Pain
The study shows that 49.7% of patients visit a chiropractor because of back pain. If you’re dealing with that nagging, recurring pain, you’re not alone. Many find that chiropractic adjustments help reduce this discomfort and improve their daily lives.
Neck Pain
According to the research, 22.5% of patients seek care for neck pain. Whether it comes from long hours at a desk or an awkward sleeping position, chiropractic care can help increase your neck’s mobility and ease the pain.
Extremity Problems
About 10.0% of patients report pain in their arms or legs. Chiropractic adjustments work to restore proper alignment, which can often reduce pain in these areas.
Wellness/Maintenance
Approximately 7.5% of patients visit for overall health maintenance. Chiropractic care isn’t only about relieving pain—it’s also about keeping your body running smoothly and staying in top shape.
Hip Pain
Hip pain affects 7.0% of patients, as shown in the study. This type of pain can disrupt everyday activities, but careful adjustments can help realign the body and ease discomfort.
Headache
The research indicates that 5.5% of patients come in for headaches, including migraines. Often linked to issues in the spine, these headaches can be relieved when chiropractic care targets the root cause.
Unspecified/Miscellaneous/Other
A small group—5.0% of patients—visits for various reasons. This statistic shows just how versatile chiropractic care is in addressing different health concerns.
Shoulder/Arm Pain
Another 5.0% of patients experience pain in their shoulders or arms. With chiropractic techniques, these aches can be reduced, helping you return to your normal activities.
Visceral/Non-Musculoskeletal Issues
According to the study, 3.1% of patients have problems not directly related to muscles or bones. This highlights the broad approach of chiropractic care in improving overall health.
Knee Pain
Finally, 2.9% of patients report knee pain. Chiropractic care can be a non-invasive way to manage this pain and enhance knee function.
A Personal Story: The Power of Chiropractic Awareness
I’ve seen many patients come in for recent back pain, only to reveal that they’ve been silently suffering from other issues for years—issues that chiropractic care can help with. Take one patient, let’s call her Heather. She initially visited us for low back pain, believing that’s all chiropractic care was for. But thanks to our thorough office forms and in-depth conversations, Heather shared that she had also been battling chronic headaches and hip pain for years.
After a series of chiropractic adjustments, Heather was amazed. Not only did her back pain ease, but her chronic headaches and hip pain also disappeared. Her story is a powerful reminder: many people might be suffering needlessly because they aren’t aware that chiropractic care can help with a range of common problems.
Spread the Word
I’m writing this article to raise awareness about the far-reaching benefits of chiropractic care. When you experience these benefits, please share your story with friends and family. Word of mouth is how many people discover the “gold” of chiropractic care. Your experience might be the key to unlocking relief for someone who has been suffering without knowing there’s a natural solution.
At Chiropractic Health Institute in Cranston, RI, we are dedicated to helping you live a more active and pain-free life. If any of these reasons sound familiar, consider giving chiropractic care a try. We’re here to help you on your journey to better health—one conversation, one adjustment, and one shared experience at a time.
References:
Beliveau PJH, Wong JJ, Sutton DA, Simon NB, Bussières AE, Mior SA, French SD. The chiropractic profession: a scoping review of utilization rates, reasons for seeking care, patient profiles, and care provided. Chiropr Man Therap. 2017 Nov 22;25:35. doi: 10.1186/s12998-017-0165-8. PMID: 29201346; PMCID: PMC5698931. Link 1 Link 2 (Table 3)Leboeuf-Yde C, Axén I, Ahlefeldt G, Lidefelt P, Rosenbaum A, Thurnherr T. The types and frequencies of improved nonmusculoskeletal symptoms reported after chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1999 Nov-Dec;22(9):559-64. doi: 10.1016/s0161-4754(99)70014-x. PMID: 10626697.