Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

Chiropractic More Effective than Drugs for Back Pain

Here in our Harrisburg clinic, Blake Chiropractic & Rehabilitation has helped several people heal from back pain. If you are struggling with back pain, you've most likely been tempted to take some medications to relieve the discomfort. You should know that research shows that chiropractic is usually a better choice than drugs when it comes to relieving this particular type of issue.

In a report published in the journal Spine researchers included 101 people who had experienced back pain for more than two days. Each one was then assigned to one of three groups. The first group, which was made up of 37 individuals, received chiropractic treatment and a placebo of the NSAID diclofenac. The second group of 38 participants received sham chiropractic adjustments and the genuine drug. The third group of 25 people acted as the control as those subjects received sham chiropractic care and also received the placebo, thus having no real treatment whatsoever.

Both of the groups that received some form of actual treatment, whether through chiropractic or the NSAID, fared better than the control patients who had no real care. However, when the two active groups were compared to one another, the patients who received chiropractic had improvements that were "significantly better" than those who took the medications.

Chiropractic: Natural Healing

Because chiropractic is non-invasive and doesn't use drugs, it helps enhance healing without unwanted side effects. For instance, anti-inflammatory drugs can result in ulcers, heart problems, and other serious health issues. Plus, the benefits of chiropractic last longer as it's designed to correct the source of the spinal interference, not just treat the signs and symptoms.

If you're ready to address your back pain naturally, then chiropractic is for you. Schedule an appointment in our Harrisburg office with Blake Chiropractic & Rehabilitation today at (717) 657-2561. We'll help ease 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.