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Chiropractic and CAM utilization: a descriptive review.

Dana J Lawrence1, William C Meeker

  • 1Research Department, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803, USA. dana.lawrence@palmer.edu

Chiropractic & Osteopathy
|January 24, 2007
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Chiropractic care and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) are utilized by 6-12% of the population, primarily for low back pain. These approaches often provide cost-effective care compared to conventional medicine.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition with significant healthcare utilization.
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) modalities are increasingly sought for various health concerns.
  • Chiropractic care represents a significant component of CAM for musculoskeletal conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To descriptively review the scientific literature on the utilization rates of modalities and procedures used by CAM clinicians.
  • To examine the use of chiropractic and other CAM therapies for chronic low back pain and other conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed and MANTIS.
  • Key terms included "Chiropractic," "Low Back Pain," "Utilization Rate," "Complementary and Alternative Medicine," and "Health Services."

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  • 137 relevant papers were selected for data extraction and synthesis.

    • Main Results:

    • Thematic analysis identified five key areas in the literature: back pain, general chiropractic, insurance, general CAM, and worker's compensation.
    • Information on chiropractic and CAM utilization was extracted and summarized.
    • Utilization rates for chiropractic care generally range from 6% to 12% of the population.

    Conclusions:

    • The majority of individuals seeking chiropractic care do so for low back pain, rather than organic disease.
    • CAM therapies are frequently used as adjuncts to conventional care for a variety of conditions.
    • Both CAM and chiropractic care can offer comparable outcomes to conventional medicine at a lower cost.