New Year, Aligned You: Start 2026 with Smarter Healthcare Choices
A Resolution That Actually Works
Research Provided by Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Source: Farabaugh et al. (2024). Cost of chiropractic vs. medical management of spine pain. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies.
Every January, residents across Farmington, Livonia, Novi, Birmingham, Southfield, and West Bloomfield make promises to themselves about health. Most resolutions fade by February. But what if this year's commitment could genuinely transform your health, reduce your pain, and save you money? Research published in 2024 proves that starting the year with chiropractic care delivers exactly that.
The science is clear: choosing chiropractic care as your first-line approach to pain sets you up for better health, less pain, and smarter healthcare choices throughout the entire year. This isn't wishful thinking—it's evidence-based medicine that benefits your body and your budget.
Fewer Major Procedures
One of the most compelling findings from recent research involves what doesn't happen when people choose chiropractic care first. Patients who begin with chiropractic treatment for spine-related pain are significantly less likely to require surgery, injections, or emergency room visits.
Think about what that means for your year. Instead of escalating through increasingly invasive and expensive interventions, you address problems at their source. The Birmingham executive who might have ended up in surgery stays active and productive. The Livonia parent who could have spent weeks recovering from injections keeps up with their kids. The Southfield retiree who feared emergency room visits enjoys their golden years without medical crises.
Lower Healthcare Costs
People who choose chiropractic care first tend to spend less on overall medical treatments for spine-related pain. This finding from Farabaugh and colleagues confirms what patients at Cromwell Family Chiropractic experience: addressing spinal problems through conservative care reduces the cascade of expensive interventions that follow when problems are ignored or masked with medications.
For families throughout Oakland and Wayne Counties managing healthcare budgets, this matters enormously. The money saved on avoided procedures, reduced medications, and prevented emergency visits adds up quickly. Investing in regular chiropractic care isn't an expense—it's a strategy that pays dividends all year long.
Safe, Natural Support
Perhaps most importantly, chiropractic care is non-invasive and drug-free. It helps improve spinal alignment, reduce pain, and support long-term health without the risks associated with surgery or the dependency concerns linked to pain medications.
For the Novi family wanting to avoid pharmaceuticals, the West Bloomfield athlete needing to stay sharp, and the Farmington Hills professional who can't afford medication side effects, chiropractic care offers genuine solutions without compromises.
Make Your Health a Priority This Year
At Cromwell Family Chiropractic in downtown Farmington, Dr. Jonathan Cromwell, Dr. Timothy Shaw, Dr. John Dimitriou, and Dr. John Wetherbee are ready to help you start 2026 aligned and empowered. Our practice serves patients within a 15-mile radius, making visits convenient from anywhere in Livonia, Novi, Birmingham, Southfield, or West Bloomfield.
With over 300 five-star Google reviews, our team has helped thousands of Oakland County residents invest in their long-term whole-being health. This year, make the resolution that actually delivers results.
Visit www.cromwellfamilychiropractic.com or call (248) 477-1492 to schedule your New Year alignment assessment. Your healthiest year starts with your spine.
