Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

Chiropractic Treatment More Effective than Drugs for Back Pain Depew

Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

Here in our Depew practice, Dr. Palmer has helped many patients heal from back problems. If you are suffering from back pain, you've most likely been tempted to take drugs to relieve the discomfort. You should recognize that research indicates that chiropractic care is usually a better approach than drugs when it comes to relieving this specific type of pain.

In a study published in the journal Spine experts included 101 subjects who had experienced back pain for more than two days. Each person was then assigned to one of three groups. The first group, which was made up of 37 people, received chiropractic treatment and a placebo of the NSAID diclofenac. The second group of 38 individuals received sham chiropractic adjustments and the real drug. The third group of 25 individuals acted as the control as those individuals engaged in sham chiropractic care and also received the placebo, thus having no real treatment at all.

All of the patients who received some form of treatment, whether through chiropractic or the medication, fared better than the control patients who had no actual therapy. However, when the two active groups were compared to one another, the people who received chiropractic had results that were "significantly better" than those who took the drug.

Chiropractic: Natural Healing

Because chiropractic is non-invasive and doesn't use drugs, it helps enhance healing without unwanted side effects. For instance, anti-inflammatory drugs can result in ulcers, high blood pressure, and other serious health complications. Plus, the health benefits of chiropractic last longer as it's intended to resolve the source of the problem, not just treat the signs and symptoms.

If you're ready to address your back pain naturally, then chiropractic is for you. Schedule an appointment in our Depew office with Dr. Palmer today at (716) 668-2225. We'll help improve your back problems in a healthy way!

References

von Heymann WJ, Schloemer P, Timm J, Muehlbauer B. Spinal high-velocity low amplitude manipulation in acute nonspecific low back pain: a double-blind randomized controlled trial in comparison with diclofenac and placebo. Spine 2013;38(7):540-548.