Spine (Phila Pa 1976) December 2021 PMID 33882542

Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Risk of Adverse Drug Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries.

James M Whedon, Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, Andrew Wj Toler, Todd A MacKenzie, Jon D Lurie, Eric L Hurwitz, Serena Bezdjian, Maria Bangash, Sarah Uptmor, Daniel Rossi, Scott Haldeman

Mentions

14
Peak: 4 in Jun 2022
across 3 sources since Apr 2021

Extended reach

26,366
potential audience

Total likes

9

Video views

2

Mentions per month

Apr 2021 – Feb 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions strongly agree with the study’s conclusion that initial use of spinal manipulative therapy reduces long-term adverse drug events, as seen in phrases like 'more positives' and 'reduction in adverse drug interactions,' which reflect enthusiasm. The tone mixes informative references to reputable journals with advocacy for chiropractic care over opioids, highlighting both interest and perceived impact of the research within the health community.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly endorse the study’s findings, emphasizing the benefits of spinal manipulative therapy over opioids.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate moderate interest by highlighting key results and linking to reputable sources, though some are brief or promotional.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reference related research groups, suggest further exploration, and cite additional papers, indicating a reasonable level of discussion depth.

ImpactHigh impact

Many posts imply significant medical and policy implications by advocating for chiropractic care and emphasizing reduced adverse events, suggesting high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that older Medicare patients with chronic low back pain who initially chose spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) had a significantly lower long-term risk of adverse drug events (ADEs) compared to those who started with opioid analgesic therapy (OAT).
  • Patients who switched from OAT to SMT or vice versa were also analyzed, but the key finding was that starting with SMT was associated with fewer ADEs.
  • Overall, the results suggest that choosing SMT first for chronic low back pain may lead to safer long-term outcomes by reducing the risk of adverse drug events in older adults.

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MarkCroucher2
@MarkCroucher2 · X

Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Risk of Adverse Drug Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries - PubMed https://t.co/3kQraXbovx

Jun 3, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 632 followers View post →
ChadCookPT
@chadcookpt · X

@RoyFilmDPT Roy, I know you follow this. This involves Jon Lurie's group from Dartmouth. Here are two more papers from that group: https://t.co/fIXGy2ntCi; https://t.co/rZGvMOTqN7;

Dec 21, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 19,960 followers View post →
Cascade Spine & Injury Center
@InjuryDocPDX · X

Chiropractic Care > Opioids

Oct 22, 2021 · 1 like · 2,489 followers View post →
Joseph Ierano
@chierano · X

Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Ris… https://t.co/qEPZJPMy4j

May 14, 2021 · 1 like · 216 followers View post →
Institute of Manual and Manipulative Therapy
@IMMTSeminars · X

More positives from a course of spinal manipulative therapy vs opioids from the preeminent SPINE journal. Observational study shows reduction in adverse drug interactions among patients with chronic LBP. https://t.co/uT85KRUWSX

Jun 3, 2022 · 1,175 followers View post →
Chris Boyer, DPT, OCS, Dip.MDT
@chrisboyerPT · X

RT @chadcookpt: @RoyFilmDPT Roy, I know you follow this. This involves Jon Lurie's group from Dartmouth. Here are two more papers from that…

Dec 21, 2021 · 1 share · 543 followers View post →

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Institute of Manual and Manipulative Therapy
@IMMTSeminars · X

More positives from a course of spinal manipulative therapy vs opioids from the preeminent SPINE journal. Observational study shows reduction in adverse drug interactions among patients with chronic LBP. https://t.co/uT85KRUWSX

Jun 3, 2022 · 1,175 followers View post →
StefanieWithanF
@stefaniess1129 · X

RT @MarkCroucher2: Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Risk of…

Jun 3, 2022 · 2 shares · 193 followers View post →
DMT
@DaleThompsonDC · X

RT @MarkCroucher2: Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Risk of…

Jun 3, 2022 · 2 shares · 496 followers View post →
MarkCroucher2
@MarkCroucher2 · X

Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Risk of Adverse Drug Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries - PubMed https://t.co/3kQraXbovx

Jun 3, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 632 followers View post →
Chris Boyer, DPT, OCS, Dip.MDT
@chrisboyerPT · X

RT @chadcookpt: @RoyFilmDPT Roy, I know you follow this. This involves Jon Lurie's group from Dartmouth. Here are two more papers from that…

Dec 21, 2021 · 1 share · 543 followers View post →
ChadCookPT
@chadcookpt · X

@RoyFilmDPT Roy, I know you follow this. This involves Jon Lurie's group from Dartmouth. Here are two more papers from that group: https://t.co/fIXGy2ntCi; https://t.co/rZGvMOTqN7;

Dec 21, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 19,960 followers View post →
Cascade Spine & Injury Center
@InjuryDocPDX · X

Chiropractic Care > Opioids

Oct 22, 2021 · 1 like · 2,489 followers View post →
Healthier Illinois
@HealthierIL · X

Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Risk of Adverse Drug Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries https://t.co/TwfihxHdjV https://t.co/OnHAiibXSX

May 28, 2021 · 9 followers View post →
IL Chiropractic Soc.
@ILChiro · X

Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Risk of Adverse Drug Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries https://t.co/he60IjpYkT https://t.co/elfavCiarq

May 28, 2021 · 402 followers View post →
Joseph Ierano
@chierano · X

Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Ris… https://t.co/qEPZJPMy4j

May 14, 2021 · 1 like · 216 followers View post →
painmanwise
@painmanwise · X

Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Risk of Adverse Drug Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries https://t.co/9yVZCi6FYv

Apr 22, 2021 · 224 followers View post →
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