October 2025 Healthy News from Johnson Chiropractic: Benefits of Chiropractic and Calm Activity for Back Pain

NEW HOPE FOR COMPLEX SPINE CASES: GENTLE CHIROPRACTIC CARE SHOWS PROMISE FOR TANDEM SPINAL STENOSIS

Here's a positive development in Richmond spine care: tandem spinal stenosis—where narrowing occurs at multiple spinal levels—has traditionally been a complex condition to treat. Back in 2017, Overley and his team shared an important systematic review that really highlighted just how complex this condition can be, with patients often having overlapping symptoms that make diagnosis and treatment planning especially challenging. (1) And this year, we now have some promising news! McKee, Cox, and Olding recently published a case report describing how Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction—a gentle, non-invasive chiropractic approach—successfully helped a patient with tandem spinal stenosis. (2) This is especially exciting because it demonstrates that conservative care options like our gentle chiropractic treatment can offer real relief for some patients dealing with this complicated condition, potentially helping them avoid more aggressive interventions. It's a great reminder that personalized, safe approaches to spine care deserve a place at the treatment table! (Pun intended!)

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Cameron McConville on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about the effectiveness of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for Richmond spinal stenosis.

[[Targetlocation]] CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Calm Your Mind, Heal Your Back

If you're managing chronic back pain, introducing soothing movement practices could complement your path to recovery. Growing research confirms what many patients already know—practices like meditation, yoga, tai chi, and qigong can be effective tools for managing back pain. A 2025 clinical guideline summary by Silva and colleagues highlights the important role these integrative and complementary approaches play in chronic pain management, while Yang and team's recent study on tai chi and qigong for back pain revealed encouraging results, with participants reporting meaningful improvements in their pain levels and overall well-being. (3,4) By integrating mindful movement with breath work and relaxation techniques, these practices help release muscle tension, boost flexibility, and promote nervous system calm. Even better, they're easy on the joints and fully adaptable to wherever you are in your fitness journey. This month, why not experiment with one of these peaceful approaches? Dedicating even 10-15 minutes a day to gentle, purposeful movement might ease your discomfort while creating more harmony in your daily life.

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