Chiropractic Care Combined with Virtual Group Medical Visits for Adults 65 and Older with Chronic Spine Pain

What this Trial Is About

Chronic spine pain is a common condition among adults aged 65 and older. Researchers are exploring non-drug treatments, focusing on chiropractic care and group medical visits, which have individually shown benefits for managing chronic pain. This study aims to assess whether combining chiropractic care with virtual group medical visits can improve management of chronic spine pain in this older population and to gather detailed biopsychosocial data for future research. Participants will receive eight weekly chiropractic sessions, starting with a 40-minute initial visit followed by seven 20-minute visits. At the same time, they will join eight weekly 90-minute virtual group medical visits that include discussions and learning about chronic pain management, healthy aging, and lifestyle medicine. This combined treatment approach is being evaluated for feasibility and effect. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for recruitment, retention, adherence, and satisfaction. Assessments include pain intensity, disability, physical performance, and psychological factors, measured at the beginning and end of the eight-week period. The study involves interviews, questionnaires, and physical evaluations to understand the impact of the treatments. The total participation lasts for eight weeks, with all data collected to inform future trials.

Group Medical Visits and Chiropractic Care for Older Adults With Chronic Spine Pain