Findings from the CDC’s 2012 National Health Interview Survey reveal why patients utilize chiropractic, and what they value most. Of the millions of people surveyed, more than 34,000 were selected for more in-depth interviews (the “Adult Core Sample”). Their responses provided data on both lifetime and 12-month utilization of chiropractic services.
Their top reasons for visiting a Doctor of Chiropractic: | ||
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Back pain |
63% |
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General wellness / disease prevention |
45% |
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Neck pain |
30% |
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To improve energy |
17% |
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To improve athletic/sport performance |
16% |
Benefits of Chiropractic: | ||
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Improves overall health |
68% |
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Helps to sleep better |
42% |
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Helps to reduce stress |
41% |
Effectiveness in helping a specific problem: | ||
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Helped a great deal |
66% |
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Helped some |
27% |
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Helped only a little |
5% |
Also, 63.8% of the respondents reported that chiropractic treatment combined with other medical treatment was helpful for their condition.
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