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New York State Chiropractic Association
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The NYSCA has made it our mission to provide a unified voice in NYS to protect and advocate for doctors of chiropractic, chiropractic patients and the chiropractic profession.
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 15h
Research shows opioids do not provide clinically meaningful relief for people with chronic back pain. CDC & American College of Physicians recommend non-drug options first. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 18h
Protect your spine at work: Employees who see a chiropractor first for back injuries face a far lower chance of surgery—just 1.5% compared with 42.7% for those who start with an MD or surgeon. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 23h
Chronic low back pain? Long-term opioid therapy carries 42 times more risk of adverse effects than spinal manipulative therapy, according to a 2021 study of Medicare patients. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 1d
Peak performance isn’t just for the field. 🏈 Former NFL player Merril Hoge on Adjusted Reality talks habits, resilience, and the role of chiropractic in keeping you at your best. Listen: https://loom.ly/5DaX7Kw
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 1d
Back injury on the job? Start with a chiropractor—1.5% risk of surgery vs 42.7% if you see a surgeon first. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 1d
Looking for safe, effective pain relief? Research shows chiropractic patients are 64% less likely to be prescribed opioids than those who don’t use chiropractic care. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 2d
Workplace back injury? Seeing a chiropractor first can drastically cut your risk of surgery—1.5% vs 42.7% when starting with a surgeon or MD. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 2d
Skip the pills—chiropractic care is a proven, non-drug first choice for pain. Patients are 64% less likely to need opioids, according to research in Pain Medicine. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 2d
Chiropractic care = safer relief for spinal pain: 56% fewer opioid prescriptions among older Medicare patients. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 3d
Relief that lasts—without drugs. ✨ Chiropractic care targets the root cause of pain, supports long-term wellness, and helps reduce opioid use.
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 3d
Don’t let back pain slow you down—Half of all working Americans experience back pain each year. Studies show starting care with spinal manipulative therapy—not opioids—reduces the risk of escalated care and improves outcomes. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 3d
Chiropractic care helps reduce opioid use: Studies show younger Medicare patients with greater access to chiropractic treatment are less likely to fill opioid prescriptions. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 4d
Back injury on the job? Choosing a doctor of chiropractic first can drastically reduce your risk of surgery. 1.5% vs 42.7% when seeing a surgeon or MD first. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 4d
Enjoy more time with family without the side effects of opioids. Patients starting with chiropractic care for low back pain had 90% lower odds of early and long-term opioid use (BMJ, 2019). #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 5d
Older adults with low back pain can benefit from chiropractic care: shorter pain episodes and lower costs compared with other treatment approaches. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 5d
Back pain treatment matters: Patients who begin care with opioids face 2.5 times higher risk of needing escalated care than those who start with spinal manipulative therapy. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 6d
Starting low back pain care with a chiropractor leads to better outcomes and lower costs. A study of 85,000 BCBS beneficiaries found chiropractic care saved 20% on overall health care expenses. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 6d
Research shows a clear link: Greater access to chiropractic care is associated with reduced opioid use among younger Medicare patients. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 7d
The number of people worldwide living with back pain is projected to rise 36% over the next 30 years. Chiropractors offer evidence-based, non-drug approaches to pain relief. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 7d
Chiropractic care saves money and improves care! Evidence shows it lowers Medicare costs by $83.5 million annually—reducing strain on primary care while providing effective, non-drug solutions for back and neck pain. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 7d
Spinal pain? Chiropractic care may help reduce reliance on opioids. Among older Medicare patients, use of chiropractic care was associated with a 56% lower chance of filling an opioid prescription. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 8d
Educate and inform! 🌿 Access the 2-page brochure The Benefits & Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care—perfect for sharing with patients, colleagues, and payers. https://loom.ly/Y9wQ7fk
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 8d
Chronic pain is on the rise—more new cases than high blood pressure or diabetes. Starting care early with a chiropractor can keep you moving and reduce long-term discomfort. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 8d
More access to chiropractic care means less reliance on opioids. Research shows younger Medicare patients with chiropractic options are less likely to use prescription pain medications. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
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New York State Chiropractic Association @thenysca.bsky.social · 9d
About 50% of chronic pain conditions are more prevalent in women. Chiropractors offer evidence-based, non-drug approaches to pain relief. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org