Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

Chiropractic Better Than Drugs for Back Pain

In our Hauppauge, Long Island practice, Dr. Cohen has helped countless people recover from back problems. If you are suffering from back pain, you've probably been tempted to take some medications to decrease the pain. You should know that studies have shown that chiropractic is often a much healthier alternative than drugs when it comes to alleviating this particular type of problem.

In a 2013 report published in the journal Spine researchers included 101 men and women who had experienced back pain for at least 48 hours. Each person was then assigned to one of three groups. The first group, which consisted of 37 people, received chiropractic treatment and a placebo of the NSAID diclofenac. The second group of 38 individuals received fake chiropractic adjustments and the genuine drug. The third group of 25 individuals served as the control as those individuals received sham chiropractic and also received the placebo, thus having no real care at all.

All of the people who received some type of real treatment, whether through chiropractic care or the NSAID, fared better than the control group who had no real treatment. However, when the two active groups were compared to one another, the patients who received chiropractic adjustments had results that were "significantly better" than those who took the medications.

Chiropractic Promotes Natural Healing

Because chiropractic care is non-invasive and involves no use of medication, it helps promote healing without adverse effects. For instance, anti-inflammatory drugs can result in ulcers, hypertension, and other serious health concerns. Plus, the benefits of chiropractic 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 get help for your back pain naturally, then chiropractic is for you. Schedule an appointment in our Hauppauge, Long Island 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.