Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

Chiropractic Treatment More Effective than Drugs for Back Pain Prescott

Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

In our Prescott office, Weary Chiropractic Clinic has helped many people heal from back pain. If you are suffering from back pain, you've most likely been tempted to take drugs to relieve the discomfort. You should understand that research indicates that chiropractic is oftentimes a much healthier choice than drugs when it comes to alleviating this particular type of problem.

In a report published in the medical journal Spine researchers included 101 individuals who had experienced back pain for at least 48 hours. Each patient was then assigned to one of three groups. The first group, which consisted of 37 individuals, received chiropractic care and a placebo of the non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac. The second group of 38 patients received sham chiropractic adjustments and the real 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.

Both of the groups that received some type of real treatment, whether through chiropractic or the NSAID, fared better than the control subjects who had no real treatment. However, when the two active groups were compared to one another, the subjects who received chiropractic care had improvements 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 negative side effects. For instance, NSAIDs can result in ulcers, high blood pressure, and other serious health concerns. Plus, the benefits of chiropractic care last longer as it's purpose designed to resolve the source of the spinal interference, not just treat the symptoms.

If you're ready to get help for your back pain naturally, then chiropractic is for you. Call and make an appointment in our Prescott office with Weary Chiropractic Clinic today at (928) 778-2227. 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.