October 07, 2024
Chiropractic Therapy Better Than Drugs for Back Pain
Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain Alexandria
Chiropractic Better Than Drugs for Back Pain
Here in our Alexandria office, Dr. Wagner has helped many patients heal from back problems. If you are struggling with back pain, you've probably been tempted to take some medications to decrease the discomfort. You should understand that research indicates that chiropractic care is often a much healthier choice than drugs when it comes to alleviating this particular type of pain.
In a report published in the journal Spine researchers included 101 subjects who had experienced back pain for at least 48 hours. Each one was then designated to one of three groups. The first group, which consisted of 37 patients, received chiropractic treatment and a placebo of the NSAID diclofenac. The second group of 38 participants received sham chiropractic adjustments and the actual drug. The third group of 25 subjects served as the control as those individuals received sham chiropractic and also received the placebo, thus having no real treatment at all.
All of the participants who received some form of treatment, whether through chiropractic care 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 subjects who received chiropractic care had improvements that were "significantly better" than those who took the medications.
Chiropractic: Natural Healing
Because chiropractic is non-invasive and involves no use of medication, it helps enhance healing without negative side effects. For example, anti-inflammatory drugs can result in ulcers, hypertension, and other serious health issues. Plus, the health benefits of chiropractic last longer as it's purpose designed to correct the source of the problem, not just treat the symptoms.
If you're ready to get help for your back pain naturally, then chiropractic care is for you. Make an appointment in our Alexandria office with Dr. Wagner today at (859) 448-0056. We'll help relieve your back pain 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.
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Wagner Chiropractic in Alexandria, Kentucky provides quality care to the Northern Kentucky area through the expertise of Dr. Michael Wagner. Dr. Michael Wagner has been providing Chiropractic care to individuals and their families for over 10 years with a focus in spinal care, muscle therapy and weight loss. We also serve the people of Cold Spring and Highland Heights.