The condition torticollis affects the neck, making it difficult to move your head normally. Torticollis can develop from birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). It can cause neck pain, headaches, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. The condition can also affect your posture, facial symmetry, and quality of life.
You may be frustrated with the traditional health care system if you suffer from torticollis because it involves long wait times, high deductibles, and copays. If you suffer from chronic or complex forms of torticollis, you may also feel your treatment options are limited or ineffective.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is an alternative way to get the care you need and deserve. Using DPC, primary care physicians can provide their services directly to patients, rather than through an insurance company, in exchange for a monthly or annual fee. Various primary care services are included in the membership fee, including consultations, exams, care coordination, and some lab services. No additional fees are charged at the time of service.
DPC offers many benefits for torticollis patients, such as:
Providers with DPCs typically have fewer patients than traditional primary care physicians, so they can spend more time with you and address your concerns in greater detail during each visit. Additionally, they can arrange longer appointments, provide same-day or next-day service, and provide 24/7 access via phone, email, or video chat.
With a comprehensive understanding of your medical history, lifestyle, goals, and values, DPC physicians can tailor your treatment plan to your specific needs and preferences. Furthermore, they can provide comprehensive and preventive care, focusing on the root causes rather than just the symptoms of your condition. In addition, they can coordinate your care with other specialists and providers, ensuring that the best results are achieved.
Lower costs and better transparency: DPC eliminates the hassle and expense of dealing with insurance companies, copays, deductibles, and surprise bills. You pay a flat fee for unlimited access to your provider and the services they offer, so you know what you're getting. You can also save money on medications, labs, and imaging, since DPC physicians often negotiate lower prices for these services and pass the savings on to you.
In addition to improving your physical and mental health, DPC can also help you improve your quality of life. In order to manage your torticollis effectively and prevent complications, your provider can help you build a more trusting and collaborative relationship with you. In addition to avoiding unnecessary tests, treatments, and referrals, you can focus on what matters most to you.
Depending on the type and severity of your torticollis, your DPC provider may offer you a variety of treatment options, such as:
In physical therapy, your neck muscles can be relaxed, strengthened, postured, and aligned, and your range of motion is increased. Your DPC provider can work with a physical therapist to design a customized program for you and monitor your progress.
You may be prescribed muscle relaxants, pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, or botulinum toxin injections to reduce muscle spasms, inflammation, and pain associated with torticollis. Your DPC provider can prescribe and adjust the medication as needed, avoiding side effects and interactions.
If you have congenital or severe torticollis that does not respond to other treatments, surgery may be an option. A qualified surgeon will refer you to a qualified surgeon and coordinate your pre-operative and post-operative care. It involves releasing or lengthening the affected neck muscles or nerves, or fusing some cervical vertebrae.
DPC can help you manage your torticollis and improve your health and well-being. You can also support the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2021, which aims to make DPC more accessible and affordable for everyone.
As Hippocrates said,
“Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.” Don’t miss this opportunity to get the care you deserve. Contact a DPC provider today and see the difference for yourself.
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