Motivation provided by a videotape can improve patient compliance. McKenzie type exercises or the Brugger position can be utilized in acute care for pain relief. A few minutes spent on patient education with each visit is all that is required to introduce new exercises and correct errors which arise. Summary The benchmark chiropractors of the future will be experts in all types of conservative care for NMS conditions. We are the acknowledged experts in spinal manipulation, but to capture a greater number of patients from an ever more educated consumer pool, we must also demonstrate a willingness to educate our patients about self-care.
Rehabilitation is the key.
It is relatively simple to put into practice, and any chiropractor can begin to incorporate active care without much expense. Patients are highly motivated when their chiropractor shows an interest in customizing exercises that will help adjustments go easier and last longer. References Malmivaara A, Hakkinen U, Aro T, et al. Erhard RE, Delitto A. Relative effectiveness of an extension program and a combined program of manipulation and flexion and extension exercises in patients with acute low back syndrome. Lindstrom A, Ohlund C, Eek C, et al.