Why is Low Back Pain the #1 Disability Worldwide?

Did you know that low back pain is the #1 disability worldwide?

In addition, the cost associated with the diagnosis and treatment of low back disorders is increasing while the patient outcomes are decreasing.

This is a major problem, not only for patients, but for healthcare altogether. This trend results in wasted money for the consumer and healthcare expenditures.

More importantly, the poor patient outcomes are alarming. Patients should be getting quick and effective RESULTS for all the money they are investing in their health. Sadly, this is not happening.

There are many factors that play into this, however, for the sake of this blog I will touch on one major point.

Patients struggle to figure out where they should go first for all their aches, pains and injuries. Ultimately, this can result in increased unnecessary healthcare costs long term.  

This is not the patient’s fault. Healthcare providers have an obligation and responsibility to put the patient’s best interest at the center of all their medical decisions. This means that healthcare providers are obligated to stay up-to-date with best medical practices and research regarding affordable and effective approaches to care. Educating the patient or making the correct referral to a provider who specializes in low back disorders is the first step to saving TIME & MONEY while getting the BEST outcomes.

That’s why at Southern Spine & Rehab we strive to have the best outcomes at the lowest price.

You will receive an individualized approach that will get you better FAST at an affordable rate.

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In Health,

Dr. Kolten K. Pedigo, DC, MS

Southern Illinois Sports Doctor

Southern Spine & Rehab LLC

Marion, IL