Chiropractic Care: The Natural Approach to Back Pain

Avoid Drugs with Chiropractic Therapy for Back Pain in Depew

Chiropractic is based on the philosophy of aiding your body to heal naturally through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that encourage wellness. For Dr. Palmer, this means working to reestablish your body's normal performance to prevent the need for medications or surgery. We notice that most of our Depew patients are happy to find a natural solution for their health issues.

One benefit of chiropractic adjustments is that it helps people minimize or even eliminate the use of drug treatments. Prescriptions are commonly issued to individuals who have back problems. This is such a significant concern that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a news release stating that opioid (painkiller) dangers overshadow the benefits when administered for back pain.

Some of the most well-known narcotics, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), morphine, and codeine. Numbers supplied by the AAN cite the fact that roughly half of the people taking these types of substances for a period of three months are still taking them five years later. This can further complicate the issue of back pain and healing, especially if an narcotic dependency arises.

Compare that to chiropractic which involves natural healing and the benefits are crystal clear. While a pill might be helpful at temporarily relieving the discomfort of a health issue, it's not a long-term solution to the problem. A drug won't mend your damaged back; it will only cover up the pain.

How Can Chiropractic Treatment Help You?

Dr. Palmer will first examine you to get to the root of your back pain and then work with you to solve the spinal interference -- without the need for risky medications.

If you're ready for relief of your pain, naturally, give our Depew office a call at (716) 668-2225 to make an appointment with Dr. Palmer.

References

• Risk of opioids outweigh benefits for headache, low back pain, other conditions. American Academy of Neurology;September 29, 2014.
• What are opioids? National Institute on Drug Abuse. Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/prescription-drugs/opioids/what-are-opioids