Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

Chiropractic More Effective than Drugs for Back Pain

In our Holtsville office, Dr. Cohen has helped many people heal from back problems. If you are suffering from back pain, you've probably been tempted to take some medications to reduce the pain. You should recognize that studies have shown that chiropractic is often a much healthier approach than drugs when it comes to alleviating this specific type of issue.

In a study published in the journal Spine researchers included 101 people who had suffered back pain for at least 48 hours. Each individual was then designated to one of three groups. The first group, which was made up of 37 people, received chiropractic care and a placebo of the medication diclofenac. The second group of 38 participants received fake chiropractic adjustments and the actual drug. The third group of 25 individuals served as the control as those subjects engaged in sham chiropractic and also received the placebo, thus having no real treatment whatsoever.

All of the patients who received some form of actual treatment, whether through chiropractic or the NSAID, fared better than the control subjects who had no actual treatment. However, when the two active groups were compared to each other, the patients who received chiropractic adjustments had results that were "significantly better" than those who took the drug.

Natural Healing with Chiropractic Adjustments

Because chiropractic care is non-invasive and doesn't use drugs, it helps enhance healing without undesirable side effects. For example, NSAIDs can result in ulcers, heart problems, and other serious health issues. Plus, the benefits of chiropractic care last longer as it's designed to correct 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. Call and make an appointment in our Holtsville office with Dr. Cohen today at (631) 360-7999. We'll help ease 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.