satisfaction surveyWhen it comes to making important choices about treatment options for back pain, it’s worth looking at the experiences of others who have found something that works (at Popovich Chiropractic in Elizabeth (Lincoln Boro) PA we provide the safest most cost-effective back pain treatment).  In recent years, the Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center has surveyed the magazine’s subscribers to do just that.  In April and May 2009, Consumer Reports released some of its findings publicly.  A summary appears below.

About the Survey Participants

 

 

 

 

 

How Respondents Ranked the Healthcare Providers Who Had Treated Them

Healthcare Provider Percent Who Were Highly Satisfied With Treatment and Advice*
Chiropractor 59%
Physical Therapist+ 55%
Acupuncturist 53%
Physician, Specialist 44%
Physician, Primary Care 34%

*Defined as either Completely Satisfied or Very Satisfied.

+Difference in ranking for Physical Therapist and Acupuncturist were not statistically significant.

How Respondents Ranked Selected Back Pain Therapies

Therapy Percentage Who Reported that the Therapy Helped a Lot
Chiropractic Manipulation 58%
Prescription Drugs 45%
Over-the-Counter Drugs 22%

In July 2011, Consumer Reports published an updated report describing how Americans use alternative approaches to healthcare as well as their experience with various therapies and their providers.  Chiropractic care once again was reported to be the most popular approach to back pain relief and was ranked most highly in terms of patient satisfaction.

Every body is different. If you have questions about this article or whether chiropractic is an appropriate choice for your specific situation, and you’re near our Elizabeth PA office please contact us (412)673-0990 or contact us here https://popovichchiropractic.com/contact. We are here to help!