A Drug-Free Approach to Back Pain Recovery

Chiropractic is based on the principle of enabling your body to heal naturally through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that encourage overall health. For Dr. Cohen, this involves working hard to restore your body's normal functioning to prevent the need for medications or surgery. We find that most of our Holtsville patients are relieved to find a natural approach for their health issues.

One benefit of chiropractic care is that it helps people decrease or eliminate the use of drugs. Prescriptions are oftentimes supplied to individuals who have back pain. This is such a significant concern that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a report stating that opioid (painkiller) dangers outweigh the advantages when administered for back pain.

Some of the most popular narcotics, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), morphine, and codeine. Statistics provided by the AAN mention the fact that about 50% of the patients taking these types of substances for a period of three months are still taking them five years down the road. This can further complicate the problem of back pain and recovery, especially if an narcotic dependency arises.

Contrast that to chiropractic care which incorporates natural healing and the advantages are clear. While a pill might be helpful at temporarily reducing the discomfort of a health issue, it's not a real solution to the problem. Drugs can't mend your damaged back; it will only mask the pain.

How Can Chiropractic Therapy Help You?

Dr. Cohen will first examine you to get to the origin of your back pain and then work with you to correct the problem -- without any risky drugs.

If you're ready to get out of pain, naturally, give our Holtsville office a call at (631) 360-7999 to make an appointment with Dr. Cohen.

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