October 2025 Healthy News from Aurora Chiropractic Center: 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 an encouraging development in Juneau spine care: tandem spinal stenosis—where narrowing occurs at multiple spots along the spine—has usually been a complex condition to treat. Back in 2017, Overley and his team published an important systematic review that really emphasized just how complex this condition can be, with patients often having overlapping symptoms that make diagnosis and treatment planning particularly challenging. (1) Fast forward to 2025, and we now have some promising news! McKee, Cox, and Olding recently published a case report showing that Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction—a gentle, non-invasive chiropractic approach—successfully managed a patient with tandem spinal stenosis. (2) This is especially exciting because it shows that non-invasive approaches such as gentle chiropractic care may provide meaningful relief for certain patients with this complex condition, possibly helping them sidestep more intensive treatments. It's a terrific 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 Juneau 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 by Silva and colleagues points to the importance of these integrative and complementary strategies in chronic pain treatment, and Yang's research team found that tai chi and qigong produced favorable results—participants reported considerable improvements in pain intensity and general 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. What's more, they place minimal stress on the body and can be customized to suit your current capabilities. This month, want to consider giving one of these mindful practices a chance? Even a brief 10-15 minutes of gentle, intentional movement each day could provide relief while fostering greater calm and balance in your life.

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