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Feel Better, Save Money: Chiropractic Patients Spend Less Than Those Who Use Only Traditional Care

Feel Better, Save Money: Chiropractic Patients Spend Less Than Those Who Use Only Traditional Care
July 2, 2017Dr. Grant Radermacher

Research Shows Chiropractic Care Saves Healthcare Costs

In the medical world, chiropractic and other forms of nontraditional treatment are often under fire. When the massive costs associated with the healthcare system are considered, it’s no surprise that many are looking for answers and ways to cut costs. Despite criticisms, a recent study has found chiropractic treatment to be a cost-effective healthcare option.

Findings of the Medical Care Journal Study

According to a study published in the December, 2012 issue of Medical Care, individuals with spinal conditions who opted for nontraditional forms of treatment like chiropractic spent less in the form of inpatient fees. This was partially because chiropractic costs fall outside of the inpatient model.

In other words, patients who were spending money on chiropractic care didn’t have this spending included in their inpatient total, because chiropractic care is not considered an inpatient treatment.

The cost savings associated with chiropractic treatment remained even after adjusting for this factor. When evaluating what patients were spending on a chiropractor in lieu of traditional care, overall costs associated with care were lower with the use of nontraditional treatment.

Studies that come out in favor of chiropractic treatment are often accused of selection bias. This is because the demographic most likely to seek chiropractic care tends to be healthier, younger, and of a higher socioeconomic status than the whole patient pool at large. This makes it a bit more difficult to prove chiropractic treatment’s low price tag and effectiveness. After all, younger people who live healthier lifestyles are likely to incur smaller healthcare bills, because they experience fewer health complications.

Yet, this study adjusted for the complicating factors caused by a statistically younger and healthier pool of patients who use nontraditional treatment. Carried out in the US, the chiropractic care study included data taken from over 12,000 adults.

Even when age and health disparities were taken into consideration, cost savings remained associated with nontraditional treatment options. Overall, those who chose nontraditional treatment spent an average $424 less per year on spinal-related conditions. Similarly, nontraditional treatment users spent $796 less on healthcare treatment costs overall.

The Takeaway

Traditional medical treatment may be the right option for many people. However, this chiropractic care study suggests that nontraditional forms of medicine can serve as a viable alternative. This is particularly true for patients who are concerned about healthcare expenses. In addition to being associated with lower costs, nontraditional treatment options like chiropractic care are often touted as being noninvasive, as they stress spinal manipulation over the use of surgical measures.


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Feel Better, Save Money: Chiropractic Patients Spend Less Than Those Who Use Only Traditional Care – Brookfield Chiropractor

Dr. Grant Radermacher

Dr. Grant Radermacher is a Brookfield, WI chiropractor providing unmatched results through gentle, evidence-based chiropractic care. Our mission is simple: get you out of pain so you can get back to being you, only better.

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Donald Quixote@affordable health insurance Reply
August 23, 2013

I can see non-traditional methods being much cheaper but I don’t think the question should be about the cost of the care but rather the value.

Matthew@Related Site Reply
September 2, 2013

I agree, non-traditional methods cost relatively low but the real question is whether it is effective or not. If it is then I see no problem in it but if it is not then you shouldn’t compromise when it comes to your health.

Alex W Reply
October 2, 2013

What are the best alternative forms of treatment in your opinion? Accupuncture, Inversion Tables or something else?

Constance Reply
October 18, 2013

I’m glad to see a lot more chiropractors expand their business. Many more people are seeking out holistic healthcare such as chiropractic care. I had the pleasure of having a Chiropractor come into my Holistic Health class at college and teach us a little about the field of Chiropractic. He also told us a great story about curing a 3 month old little boy of Spasmodic Torticollis. It was an extraordinary story! Soon, after that experience I soon began working for a chiropractor performing medical billing services. It was very interesting experience, learning the full spectrum of chiropractic care from patient, to doctor, to insurance company. Anyhow, I wish you much success, you are doing a great service to your community.

Don Filer Reply
December 6, 2013

Good post. I remember my parents taking me to the chiropractor when I was younger. I didn’t have any problems with my back, but it felt good to get the treatment to prevent future potential problems.

Tara Reply
December 12, 2013

Thank you so much! Finally, chiropractors are gaining some traction….

Cecilia Reply
December 19, 2013

I think chiropractic treatment is really good. Certain problems can be cured by traditional medicine, but others need nontraditional ways like chiropractic treatment. Many people are skeptics, until they need these treatment. Trust me it is not a bad option.

Sahil Reply
January 10, 2014

chiropractic treatment actually very benificial, there are diseases which are considered as untreatable and natural medicines can do magic cure..

In my opinion natural medicines will gain more and more popularity.

Mia Campbell Reply
August 22, 2014

I’m glad ‘affordable’ means that more people will be offered chiropractic help rather than drastic surgery. That’s good news.

chiropractic billing services Reply
January 13, 2015

I totally agree that chiropractic treatment to be a cost-effective healthcare option. Some study shows that it saves 40% cost on healthcare.

Dave Carry Reply
April 25, 2015

It is good news that chiropractic is getting recognition for the role that it can play in helping people deal with a number of very painful conditions. Although it is a good thing that it can reduce the amount that people may pay for their medical bills, it is more important I think that it actually helps people with the issue that they are dealing with. From my own experiences, I believe that this is something that can be achieved through chiropractic and I have also heard good only things about it from different people that have a number of different problems to mine. Hopefully now more people will begin to get referred to a chiropractor by their doctors and will get the chance to experience these benefits for themselves.

Kalitenko Reply
April 29, 2015

I guess Holistic Health will be more and more popular when people search for alternatives.

Nate Fisher Reply
May 29, 2015

Great article. I think chiropractic care has a lot to offer. So much of the culture surrounding medicine is obsessed with reducing pain, and people resorting to pills to solve that isn’t the best. Chiropractic care can be a safer and cheaper solution to that problem.

Riki Firdan Reply
January 1, 2016

I agree, non-traditional methods cost relatively low but the real question is whether it is effective or not. If it is then I see no problem in it but if it is not then you shouldn’t compromise when it comes to your health.

Nancy Reply
July 4, 2016

Great post! I’m glad ‘affordable’ means that more people will be offered chiropractic help rather than drastic surgery

Robert Reply
June 18, 2020

Hello, I have read your blog and I love it, you are so brilliant in your ideas and thoughts. Thank you for sharing this to us, but still I do have some questions in my mind about this but perhaps I should explore it on my own. Thanks again.

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Megran Douglas Reply
September 26, 2020

Great stuff Dr. Grant. It’s really true that chiropractic care saved me from the cost when I had a back pain.

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