Does Supplementation Work & Non-Surgical Treatment For Stenosis

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CF 241: Does Supplementation Work & Non-Surgical Treatment For Stenosis Today we’re going to talk about if vitamin Supplementation Works for preventing cardiovascular issues or cancer and we’ll talk about Non-Surgical Treatment For Stenosis But first, here’s that sweet sweet bumper music

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You have found yourself smack dab in the middle of Episode #241 Now if you missed last week’s episode, we talked about Brain Activity From Spinal Manipulative Therapy & PT Is As Good As Arthoscopic Surgery For Meniscus Issues. Make sure you don’t miss that info. Keep up with the class.

On the personal end of things…..

What an amazing weekend in Tampa Florida, y’all. Seriously. When you think about a mastermind weekend, you think about learning stuff. And yes….absolutely, we’re learning. Friday from 8-5 we’re learning. Saturday from 8-1, we’re learning. What doesn’t get counted or thought about is the discussion between the members during the classroom time.

We’re not talking about your chiropractor down the street. In some cases, we’re talking about the cream of the crop in the evidence-based chiropractic world. We’re talking about doctors that have taught around the world. We’re talking about chiropractors that have 6+ associates under them. We’re having discussions with people on that level involved and contributing and sharing. But what also doesn’t get counted or thought about is what happens outside of the classroom.

The bonds that have been forged over the past 7 months of being in this group. The friendships that have been formed. The networking and the sharing of tools, thoughts, and processes. Little things like…..have you ever considered charging a small $2.00 admin fee on every checkout so that you can cover ordering a patient’s records, filing and dealing with insurance companies, denials, etc….credit card fees, writing mattress and freaking hot tub notes, and all of the other crap we have to do for free?

Well, that came up in the group, we brainstormed it, came up with a sign for the lobby to warn patients, and knock it out. A $2.00 fee per transaction will bring in an additional $25,000 or so per year and cover my credit card fees with a little left over for other admin costs. Not one word from the patients has been said according to those in the group already doing it.

That’s just the beginning.

Did you know there are lots of government credits you probably qualify for that you’re not getting? I didn’t either until I joined this group. We estimate most of us have made 20x the return on investment so far. So that’s pretty amazing. And then….the bonds. I have been fortunate enough to create a network and bonds with these folks that will be with me for the rest of my life. Not just professionally but personally as well. And they don’t just help me with my practice but referrals for speaking engagements and things that are professional but outside of the clinic. It’s been great, folks. If you’re an earner and go-getter and you want to be a part of it, email Kevin Christie at [e-mail] or email me at [e-mail] and we’ll get you connected to see if you’re right for the group.

Alright, let’s dive in.

Item #1

Our first one today is called, “Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement” by the US Preventive Services Task Force (Force 2022) and published on June 21, 2022. And it’s hotter than Tampa in July!

Why They Did It

According to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, 52% of surveyed US adults reported using at least 1 dietary supplement in the prior 30 days and 31% reported using a multivitamin-mineral supplement. The most commonly cited reason for using supplements is for overall health and wellness and to fill nutrient gaps in the diet. Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the 2 leading causes of death and combined account for approximately half of all deaths in the US annually. Inflammation and oxidative stress have been shown to have a role in both cardiovascular disease and cancer, and dietary supplements may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects.

Objective

To update its 2014 recommendation on the evidence on the efficacy of supplementation with single nutrients, functionally related nutrient pairs, or multivitamins for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality in the general adult population, as well as the harms of supplementation.

How They Did It

Community-dwelling, nonpregnant adults.

What They Found

• The USPSTF concludes with moderate certainty that the harms of beta carotene supplementation outweigh the benefits for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer.
• The USPSTF also concludes with moderate certainty that there is no net benefit of supplementation with vitamin E for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer.
• The USPSTF concludes that the evidence is insufficient to determine the balance of benefits and harms of supplementation with multivitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer. Evidence is lacking and the balance of benefits and harms cannot be determined.
• The USPSTF concludes that the evidence is insufficient to determine the balance of benefits and harms of supplementation with single or paired nutrients (other than beta carotene and vitamin E) for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer. Evidence is lacking and the balance of benefits and harms cannot be determined.

Wrap It Up

So….nothing firm for beta carotene, Vitamin E, or multivitamins or a combo for preventing cardiovascular disease and cancer.

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Item #2 Our last one this week is called, “Non-operative treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: an updated systematic review” by Ammendolia et. al. (Ammendolia C 2022) and published in BMJ Open on January 19, 2022. Sizzle baby. It’s hot.

Why They Did It

Neurogenic claudication due to lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a growing health problem in older adults. We updated our previous Cochrane review (2013) to determine the effectiveness of non-operative treatment of LSS with neurogenic claudication.

How They Did It

• A systematic review.
• We only included randomised controlled trials published in English where at least one arm provided data on non-operative treatment and included participants diagnosed with neurogenic claudication with imaging confirmed LSS.

What They Found

• Of 15,200 citations screened, 156 were assessed and 23 new trials were identified.
• There is moderate-quality evidence from three trials that:
• Manual therapy and exercise provides superior and clinically important short-term improvement in symptoms and function compared with medical care or community-based group exercise;
• Manual therapy, education and exercise delivered using a cognitive-behavioral approach demonstrates superior and clinically important improvements in walking distance in the immediate to long term compared with self-directed home exercises and
• Glucocorticoid plus lidocaine injection is more effective than lidocaine alone in improving statistical, but not clinically important improvements in pain and function in the short term.

Wrap It Up

• There is moderate-quality evidence that a multimodal approach that includes manual therapy and exercise, with or without education, is an effective treatment and that epidural steroids are not effective for the management of LSS with neurogenic claudication.
• All other non-operative interventions provided insufficient quality evidence to make conclusions on their effectiveness.

We use Dr. Ammendolia’s program for stenosis patients in our office and it’s legit. It really helps. Our patients get outstanding results when they’re on the program, being good teammates and doing the things they’re supposed to be doing. Stenosis is a lack of real estate. It’s frustrating for patients and practitioners but over the years, Dr. Ammendolia’s course has been the most impressive way of treating it I’ve ever experienced.

Alright, that’s it. Keep on keepin’ on. Keep changing our profession from your corner of the world. The world needs evidence-based, patient-centered practitioners driving the bus. The profession needs us in the ACA and involved in leadership of state associations. So quit griping about the profession if you’re doing nothing to make it better. Get active, get involved, and make it happen. Let’s get to the message. Same as it is every week.

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The Message

I want you to know with absolute certainty that when Chiropractic is at its best, you can’t beat the risk vs reward ratio because spinal pain is primarily a movement-related pain and typically responds better to movement-related treatment rather than chemical treatments like pills and shots. When compared to the traditional medical model, research and clinical experience show us patients can get good to excellent results for headaches, neck pain, back pain, and joint pain to name just a few. It’s safe and cost-effective can decrease surgeries & disability and we do it through conservative, non-surgical means with minimal hassle to the patient. And, if the patient treats preventatively after initial recovery, we can usually keep it that way while raising the overall level of health!

Key Point: At the end of the day, patients should have the guarantee of having the best treatment that offers the least harm. When it comes to non-complicated musculoskeletal complaints…. That’s Chiropractic!

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About the Author & Host Dr. Jeff Williams – Fellow of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (FIANM) and Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Professionals (DABFP) – Chiropractor in Amarillo, TX, Chiropractic Advocate, Author, Entrepreneur, Educator, Businessman, Marketer, and Healthcare Blogger & Vlogger

Bibliography

Ammendolia C, H. C., Plener J, Bussières A, Schneider MJ, Young JJ, Furlan AD, Stuber K, Ahmed A, Cancelliere C, Adeboyejo A, Ornelas J (2022). “Non-operative treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: an updated systematic review.” BMJ Open 12(1).

Force, U. P. S. T. (2022). “Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.” JAMA 327(23): 2326-2333.

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